Samarkand weather in December

December in Samarkand: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Samarkand · #377 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Samarkand climate normals — December

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)6°C / 43°F
Rainfall32 mm / 1.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point-2°C / 28°F
Sunshine6.8 h/day
Daylight9.4 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall5.5 cm / 2.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Samarkand in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Samarkand?
December in Samarkand: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Samarkand on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Samarkand in December?
In December, Samarkand averages a daily high of 8.9°C and a low of -1.9°C, with about 31.6 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Samarkand in December?
Samarkand has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in December.
Does it snow in Samarkand in December?
Samarkand sees roughly 5.5 cm of snowfall in December.

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