Tashkent
Capital of Uzbekistan
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and has a population of about 3 million in 2023. Visitors come to see landmarks such as the Kukeldash Madrasah, Tashkent Tower, and Amir Timur Museum.
What to see
The city features historical and modern architecture. Key sights include the Kukeldash Madrasah and the Amir Timur Museum, alongside the tall Tashkent Tower. Additional places to note are the Sacred Heart Cathedral, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, and the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan.
When to go
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 34 °C and lows of 19 °C, accompanied by 6 mm of rain. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 5 °C and lows of -6 °C, and 55 mm of rain. Spring and autumn bring moderate temperatures, with May seeing highs of 25 °C and lows of 11 °C, and October seeing highs of 20 °C and lows of 6 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tashkent International Airport, located 6 km from the city. From Tashkent, travellers can also reach other cities in the country such as Samarkand and Bukhara.
Top sights in Tashkent
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is March, with about 77 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -4 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 55 | 64 | 77 | 66 | 47 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 47 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tashkent (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Sacred Heart Cathedral, Tashkent
- State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan
- State Museum of History of Uzbekistan