Bukhara, Uzbekistan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]
Traveling to Bukhara, Uzbekistan? If you're planning to go to Bukhara, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:
When to go to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Based on the climate and weather in Bukhara, the best time to go is September. See below for details.
What to wear/what to pack for Bukhara, Uzbekistan by month
January
If you are traveling to Bukhara in January, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.
Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Warm pants or jeans
- Gloves or mittens
- Cold weather footwear
- Waterproof coat
- Umbrella
- Sweaters
- If you plan to ski, ski equipment
- Heavy jacket
- Waterproof boots
- Heavy socks
February
If you go to Bukhara in February, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain about a third of the time.
Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Umbrella
- Socks
- Fleeces
- Standard footwear
- Waterproof footwear
- Rain coat
- Waterproof luggage
- Warm pants or jeans
- Light gloves or mittens
- Jacket or coat
March
If you go to Bukhara in March, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.
Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost a bit less than half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Standard footwear
- Waterproof luggage
- Umbrella
- Rain coat
- Long skirts
- Dresses
- Waterproof footwear
- Socks
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Pants or jeans
April
April here is mild. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Waterproof luggage
- Dresses
- Umbrella
- Sandals
- Skirts
- Shorts or short pants
- Light footwear
- Rain coat
- Waterproof footwear
May
May in Bukhara dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Waterproof footwear
- Umbrella
- Skirts
- Rain coat
- Waterproof luggage
- Sunscreen lotion
- Dresses
- Light footwear
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Shorts or short pants
- Sandals
June
If you go to Bukhara in June, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts
- Sunscreen lotion
- Sunglasses
- Sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Dresses
- Skirts
July
If you go to Bukhara in July, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light dresses
- Sunglasses
- Thin short sleeve shirts
- Sandals
- High-SPF sunscreen lotion
- Thin pants, such as light khakis
- Tank tops
- Light shorts
- Skirts
August
August very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunglasses
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion
September
Traveling to Bukhara in September, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Shorts or short pants
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Light footwear
- Sandals
- Sunscreen lotion
October
If you go to Bukhara in October, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost sometimes.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Standard footwear
- Socks
- Light jacket or fleece
- Dresses
- Pants or jeans
- Long skirts
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
November
November is cold. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost regularly. It rains sometimes.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long skirts
- Umbrella
- Rain coat
- Standard footwear
- Light jacket or fleece
- Waterproof footwear
- Waterproof luggage
- Pants or jeans
- Socks
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Dresses
December
Traveling to Bukhara in December, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light gloves or mittens
- Socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Rain coat
- Waterproof luggage
- Standard footwear
- Jacket or coat
- Fleeces
- Waterproof footwear
- Umbrella
Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Bukhara, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
- A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
- A SIM card that works in Bukhara
- If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
- If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
- If you plan to visit a synagogue, take appropriate clothing
- Appropriate museum wear
- Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere
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