Month guide · Samarkand · Uzbekistan
Samarkand in September
What September is really like in Samarkand: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Samarkand. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Peak season: settled, warm days and cool evenings, with the busiest monuments and hotels of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Samarkand: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:41
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). The most popular season, with warm days, harvest produce and golden light, cooling quickly in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 5 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Independence Day — national holiday with concerts and decorations (1 September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Registan and Old Town
Tashkent Street
Walk it in the evening after the heat has passed, when families stroll and shops are still open.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
Historic site · Chupan-Ata hill
Ulugh Beg Observatory
Timur's grandson Ulugh Beg built an observatory here in the 1420s, and his astronomers compiled a star catalogue of more than a thousand stars.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Afrasiyab
Afrasiyab Museum
Look for the boat scene and the procession panels in the main hall; a guide or audio explanation helps decode the figures.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Afrasiyab
Mausoleum of Daniel (Khoja Doniyor)
On the slope above the Siab stream, a long, low mausoleum with five domes holds an 18-metre sarcophagus said to contain relics of the prophet Daniel, venerated by Muslims, Christians and Jews.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 13°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Samarkand?
One of the best months to visit Samarkand, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October. Compare every month.
Samarkand in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Samarkand?
It is one of the best months to visit Samarkand. Peak season: settled, warm days and cool evenings, with the busiest monuments and hotels of the year.
+How warm is Samarkand in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Samarkand in September?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.