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Best time to visit Tashkent

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	-2-7°C, often cloudy with occasional snow	low	low	• Winter landscapes • New Year decorations ⚠ Very cold, limited daylight hours.
February	2-10°C, variable, can be snowy or rainy	low	low	• Early spring blooms starting • Fewer tourists ⚠ Still quite cold and unpredictable.
March	8-17°C, increasingly sunny with spring showers	moderate	moderate	• Navruz celebrations • Blooming gardens ⚠ Navruz can cause some transport disruptions due to local travel.
April	15-23°C, pleasant and sunny	moderate	moderate	• Perfect spring weather • Vibrant tulip displays
May	20-28°C, warm and sunny	moderate	moderate	• Late spring warmth • Outdoor cafes and parks are lively
June	25-33°C, hot and sunny	high	high	• Long daylight hours • Summer fruits begin to appear ⚠ Can be uncomfortably hot for extensive sightseeing.
July	28-38°C, very hot and dry	high	high	• Peak season for some international travelers ⚠ Extreme heat wave risk, outdoor activities are challenging.
August	27-37°C, very hot and dry	high	high	• Late summer produce ⚠ Continued extreme heat, similar to July.
September	20-29°C, warm and sunny, cooling evenings	moderate	moderate	• Autumn harvest season • Pleasant temperatures for exploration
October	13-22°C, crisp autumn air, sunny days	moderate	moderate	• Beautiful autumn foliage • Harvest festivals
November	6-15°C, cool and often overcast	low	low	• Fewer tourists • Cozy atmosphere ⚠ Weather becomes noticeably colder and wetter.
December	0-8°C, cold, cloudy, with chances of snow	low	low	• New Year's decorations start appearing • Winter markets ⚠ Coldest month, limited daylight.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

March

Navruz (Nowruz)

Celebration of the spring equinox and the Persian New Year, with street festivals and traditional foods.

September

Tashkent International Film Festival

A major film festival showcasing international and regional cinema.

September

Independence Day

National holiday with concerts, parades, and fireworks.

May

Silk and Spices Festival

A vibrant festival celebrating traditional crafts, textiles, and culinary delights from the Silk Road.

Insider timing tips

•The extreme summer heat (July-August) makes outdoor sightseeing very uncomfortable and can lead to higher accommodation prices due to demand for air-conditioned rooms.
•Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October) offer the most pleasant weather, balancing warmth with comfortable temperatures for exploring historical sites and bustling bazaars.
•While winter is cold, it offers the lowest prices and fewest crowds, making it an option for budget travelers focused on indoor attractions like museums and galleries.
•Navruz in March, while festive, can see a surge in domestic travel, potentially impacting transport availability and prices around the holiday period.