When to go · Shakhrisabz
Shakhrisabz in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (40 °C (104 °F)+), Jan–Mar (Takhzakaracha Pass may close).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (104 °F (40 °C)+), Jan–Mar (Takhzakaracha Pass may close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- Uzbekistan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Uzbekistan overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (40 °C (104 °F)+), Jan–Mar (Takhzakaracha Pass may close).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (104 °F (40 °C)+), Jan–Mar (Takhzakaracha Pass may close).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- ShakhrisabzHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 1 day
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Uzbekistan overall
- Medium
- Prices · Uzbekistan overall
- Medium
Uzbekistan overall: Still very hot; Silk and Spices festival in Bukhara some years (check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shakhrisabz, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 1 (better)
Apr: 8
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (40 °C+), Jan–Mar (Takhzakaracha Pass may close).
April: Inside Shakhrisabz's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Shakhrisabz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen