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Shakhrisabz in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (40 °C (104 °F)+), Jan–Mar (Takhzakaracha Pass may close).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
7°C (45°F) / −3°C (27°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Uzbekistan overall
Prices
Low
Uzbekistan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Shakhrisabz

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (40 °C (104 °F)+), Jan–Mar (Takhzakaracha Pass may close).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ShakhrisabzHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Uzbekistan overall
Low
Prices · Uzbekistan overall
Low

Uzbekistan overall: Cold, grey, sometimes snowy; empty monuments and low prices.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shakhrisabz, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)

    Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 9

    Apr: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Apr: High

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Apr: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Apr: 0

January: 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

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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