Samarkand weather in January
January in Samarkand: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Samarkand · #427 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Samarkand climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 cm / 4.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Samarkand in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Samarkand?
- January in Samarkand: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Samarkand on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Samarkand in January?
- In January, Samarkand averages a daily high of 6.9°C and a low of -3.9°C, with about 64.3 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Samarkand in January?
- Samarkand has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in January.
- Does it snow in Samarkand in January?
- Samarkand sees roughly 10.7 cm of snowfall in January.