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An afternoon with the suzani embroiderers of Bukhara
Silk thread, family patterns and the slow work behind every panel.
[Author] · 12 August 2026
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Seasons
Seasons and festivals
Best months to travel: April–May and September–November.
March
Navruz and first blossom
Mild days and cool nights; weather can change quickly.
What happensNavruz, the spring new year, around 21 March. Sumalak cooked overnight.
- Average high
- 15°
- Average low
- 4°
- Rain days
- 10
Climate
A continental climate: hot, dry summers and cool, clear winters. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons. Average temperatures in Samarkand.
Average high Average low
| January | 7° | -3° |
|---|---|---|
| February | 9° | -1° |
| March | 15° | 4° |
| April | 21° | 9° |
| May | 27° | 13° |
| June | 32° | 17° |
| July | 35° | 19° |
| August | 33° | 17° |
| September | 28° | 12° |
| October | 21° | 6° |
| November | 13° | 2° |
| December | 8° | -2° |
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