When to go · Bukhara

Bukhara in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Jan (cold).

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Bukhara

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Jan (cold).

Long-term averages

BukharaHighs around 37 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 0 days
Silk Road oasis cities, Uzbekistan · Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahrisabzhot
Dry heat to 40 °C in summer; cold, grey winters with frost at night. Samarkand is higher and a little cooler than Bukhara.Dry heat to 104 °F in summer; cold, grey winters with frost at night. Samarkand is higher and a little cooler than Bukhara.

Uzbekistan overall: Still very hot; Silk and Spices festival in Bukhara some years (check).