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Samarkand in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Samarkand in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Samarkand in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Samarkand in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +55°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 85 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Samarkand has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Samarkand in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Samarkand for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +72°F.

Is Samarkand warm or cold in March?

Samarkand is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +37°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Samarkand:

Climate in Samarkand in March

Samarkand weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+46°F+55°F+68°F
Min. temperature
-8°F+9°F+14°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+84°F+90°F
Rainfall
45 mm85 mm85 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%74%72%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
656
Cloudy days
898
Rainy days
71414
Snowy days
730

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +46°F to +55°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 45 mm to 85 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in February to 5 in March.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Samarkand in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Samarkand is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Samarkand based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 59 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
March is one of the rainiest months in Samarkand, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Samarkand wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Samarkand based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Samarkand?

This is the weather in Samarkand in March 2023:
1 March
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+64°F
2 March
☀️
+68°F
3 March
☁️
+66°F
4 March
☁️
+71°F
5 March
☁️
+72°F
6 March
☁️
+71°F
7 March
☁️
+78°F
8 March
☁️
+62°F
9 March
☁️
+56°F
10 March
☁️
+76°F
11 March
☁️
+67°F
12 March
☀️
+56°F
13 March
☀️
+65°F
14 March
☁️
+69°F
15 March
☀️
+68°F
16 March
☀️
+65°F
17 March
☁️
+69°F
18 March
☁️
+65°F
19 March
🌧️
+61°F
20 March
🌧️
+59°F
21 March
☀️
+64°F
22 March
☀️
+66°F
23 March
☁️
+67°F
24 March
☁️
+66°F
25 March
☀️
+69°F
26 March
☁️
+69°F
27 March
☀️
+72°F
28 March
☁️
+76°F
29 March
☁️
+70°F
30 March
☀️
+71°F
31 March
☀️
+72°F
In March 2023 Samarkand had 12 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Samarkand climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Samarkand in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+63°F) and the highest in 2023 (+71°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 240 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 629 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samarkand in March:

Is March a good time to visit Samarkand?

It’s always a good time to visit Samarkand, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Samarkand in March?

March has mild temperatures in Samarkand. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Samarkand rainy in March?

Samarkand is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Samarkand in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Samarkand in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Samarkand

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Samarkand, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.