Bordering Turkmenistan to the southwest, Kazakhstan to the north, and Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to the south and east, Uzbekistan is not one of the larger Central Asian states. Despite Uzbekistan’s size and its diverse topography from the desert sands of the Kyzyl Kum to the snowy Tian Shan Mountains, it has a generally uniform continental climate with very hot summers and ice cold winters. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit.
November to March and it is dry, cool, and cloudy in Uzbekistan. Temperature are between minus 2 and 7 °C (28-45°F) in the capital, Tashkent, in January. But by March this has risen to 5 to 16°C (41-60 °F). Make sure to pack plenty of warm clothing if traveling at this time These months are the nation’s rainy season, seeing about 40 mm per month, though it is highly unpredictable.
An unforgettable two-week adventure into the heartland of Tajikistan’s most popular beauty spot. The Fann mountains have it all: flora, fauna, rocky gorges and grassy meadows. Spend fourteen days trekking and climbing to scenic peaks and camping overnight by stunning glacial lakes.
March 21st
This one-day festival marks the beginning of spring on the date of the Spring Equinox and is celebrated throughout Uzbekistan with bazaars and carnivals with horse races, music and dancing. It is said that nature will be more generous according to how lively the festivities are. Traditional dishes including ‘sumalak’ are cooked and shared with folk tales and songs.
Location Countrywide, Uzbekistan
March-April
This one-day festival is part of the ‘World of Leisure’ fair and foodies from all over travel especially to celebrate, sample and present the different varieties of the country’s national dish. There are workshops with master pilaf chefs and tasting sessions, as well as entertainment from traditional musicians.
Location Tashkent or Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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