Uzbekistan in May

Warm to hot by the end; book trains and old-town hotels early.

• Tashkent and the east · Tashkent, Chimgan, Fergana Valleybest weather

  Continental: snow possible Dec–Feb, highs above 35 °C in Jul–Aug. Chimgan is 10 °C cooler than the city.

• Silk Road oasis cities · Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahrisabzbest weather

  Dry heat to 40 °C in summer; cold, grey winters with frost at night. Samarkand is higher and a little cooler than Bukhara.

• Khorezm and Karakalpakstan · Khiva, Urgench, Nukus, the Aral Seabest weather

  The most extreme: −15 °C nights in winter, 40 °C+ days in summer, dust storms in spring near the Aral.

• South · Termez, Surkhandaryahot

  The hottest corner of the country; spring comes early. The Afghan border area is restricted.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Day of Remembrance

  9 May

  Ceremonies at war memorials.

• Kurban Hayit (Eid al-Adha)

  About 16–17 May 2027 (lunar — check)

  Families travel; intercity seats scarce.

Crowds · Uzbekistan

High

Prices · Uzbekistan

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Tashkent and the east

  Best weather of the year (Tashkent, Chimgan, Fergana Valley)

• Silk Road oasis cities

  Best weather of the year (Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahrisabz)

• Khorezm and Karakalpakstan

  Best weather of the year (Khiva, Urgench, Nukus, the Aral Sea)

• Tashkent

  Warm and long days; good month.

• Samarkand

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

• Bukhara

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

• Khiva

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct