Shahrisabz climate
Shahrisabz (Uzbekistan) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 290 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shahrisabz climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 947 | 032 | 440 | 341.3 |
| Feb | 1151 | 134 | 642 | 441.7 |
| Mar | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 522.0 |
| Apr | 2373 | 1151 | 1762 | 522.0 |
| May | 2985 | 1661 | 2373 | 261.0 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2170 | 2883 | 60.2 |
| Jul | 38101 | 2374 | 3187 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2271 | 2984 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 3187 | 1763 | 2475 | 20.1 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1152 | 1763 | 120.5 |
| Nov | 1559 | 542 | 1050 | 321.3 |
| Dec | 1050 | 134 | 642 | 281.1 |
| Year | 38101 | 032 | 1763 | 29011 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64% | 65% | 2.0 | 9:42 |
| Feb | 65% | 64% | 2.7 | 10:41 |
| Mar | 62% | 64% | 3.9 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 58% | 59% | 5.3 | 13:11 |
| May | 45% | 52% | 6.8 | 14:18 |
| Jun | 28% | 41% | 7.7 | 14:54 |
| Jul | 21% | 37% | 7.7 | 14:39 |
| Aug | 21% | 34% | 6.9 | 13:41 |
| Sep | 22% | 31% | 5.7 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 35% | 41% | 3.9 | 11:06 |
| Nov | 53% | 55% | 2.4 | 9:59 |
| Dec | 61% | 61% | 1.8 | 9:26 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Shahrisabz is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C47 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.4 °C47.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 290 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 51% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–October. The wettest month is April (52 mm2.0 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in August to 65% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in December to 11 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in December to 14.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Shahrisabz
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 12 mm0.5 in to 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 9 °C47 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Shahrisabz
- Winter (December–February) — highs 947 to 11 °C51 °F, lows 032 to 1 °C34 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 643 to 16 °C61 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3696 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 2170 to 23 °C74 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1559 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 542 to 17 °C63 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Shahrisabz compares
Compared with Samarkand, about 67 km to the north, Shahrisabz is on average 1.7 °C3 °F warmer and receives 9% less precipitation (290 mm11 in vs 319 mm13 in). The difference is largest in December (2.3 °C4.1 °F warmer).
Of the 17 places in Uzbekistan covered by World Climates, Shahrisabz is the 6th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 6th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Uzbekistan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Dushanbe (Tajikistan, BSk), Saveh (Iran, BSh) and Khujand (Tajikistan, BSk).
Nearby places
- Samarkand 67 km · 16 °C60 °F · 319 mm13 in
- Qarshi 93 km · 17 °C63 °F · 226 mm8.9 in
- Jizzax 147 km · 17 °C63 °F · 321 mm13 in
- Navoiy 169 km · 16 °C61 °F · 216 mm8.5 in
- Dushanbe 178 km · 18 °C64 °F · 318 mm13 in
- Tirmiz 208 km · 20 °C67 °F · 169 mm6.7 in
- Istaravshan 209 km · 13 °C56 °F · 272 mm11 in
- Bokhtar 217 km · 20 °C68 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shahrisabz?
July is the warmest month in Shahrisabz, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shahrisabz?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (47 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shahrisabz?
April is the wettest month with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Shahrisabz?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,180 m, while Shahrisabz lies at about 631 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.6 °C6.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.