Tashkent, Uzbekistan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Tashkent, Uzbekistan? If you're planning to go to Tashkent, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Based on the climate and weather in Tashkent, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Tashkent, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a great value.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Tashkent, Uzbekistan by month

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January

If you go to Tashkent in January, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time and snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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February

February in Tashkent is brisk and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) to high 40s F (single digits C).

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March

If you are traveling to Tashkent in March, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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April

April in Tashkent is mild and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

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May

May here is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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June

If you visit Tashkent during June, you might notice that it is scorchingly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

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July

If you go to Tashkent in July, you will notice that it is unbearably hot and very dry. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

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August

Traveling to Tashkent in August, you will notice that it is sweltering and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

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September

September for Tashkent is pretty consistently hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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October

Traveling to Tashkent in October, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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November

If you are traveling to Tashkent in November, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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December

December here can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows once in a while.

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Activities for Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Tashkent.

If you intend to see the must-see Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you intend to visit the stunning Tellya Sheikh Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the building; it is best to check with the Tashkent tourism authority.

If you go to the Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Castle hopping? For Navruz Art Palace, take:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you can carry your stuff.

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