Bukhara
City in Uzbekistan
Bukhara is a city in Uzbekistan with a population of about 280,000. It is located 444 km from the capital, Tashkent, and attracts visitors to see historic sites such as the Ark of Bukhara, Chor Minor, and the Magok-i-Attari Mosque.
What to see
The city features several significant architectural landmarks. Visitors can explore the Ark of Bukhara, the Magok-i-Attari Mosque, and the distinct Chor Minor. Other sites in the city include the Bolo Haouz Mosque and the Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum.
When to go
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for travel. In April and May, daily highs reach between 24 °C and 30 °C with minimal rainfall. September and October are similarly mild, with highs of 30 °C and 22 °C respectively. Summers are hot, with daily highs peaking at 37 °C in July. Winters are cold, with January temperatures ranging from a low of -2 °C to a high of 7 °C.
Getting there
Bukhara International Airport is located 5 km from the city center. Travelers can also reach the city from other parts of the country, such as Tashkent or Samarkand.
Top sights in Bukhara
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 15 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 20 | 20 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 19 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bukhara (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Bolo Haouz Mosque
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum