Samarkand weather in May
May in Samarkand: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Samarkand · #15 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Samarkand climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 56% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Samarkand in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Samarkand?
- May in Samarkand: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Samarkand on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Samarkand in May?
- In May, Samarkand averages a daily high of 25.9°C and a low of 11.7°C, with about 46.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Samarkand in May?
- Samarkand has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.