Uzbekistan Tashkent Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Tashkent is moderate
January is moderate for Tashkent.
January is Tashkent's coldest month — averages around 7°C/-2°C (45°F/28°F) with grey skies, about 55mm of precipitation, and occasional snow. The continental winter is genuinely cold, especially after dark.
It's the low season, so hotels are at their cheapest and the major sights — Khast Imam, the metro stations, the museums — are quiet with short or no queues. The Russian community marks Orthodox Christmas on January 7.
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Tashkent January Weather Stats
Avg High
7°C
Avg Low
-2°C
Rainy Days
9
55mm total
Sunshine
3.5h
Daily avg
Humidity
76%
comfortable
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
9 km/h
Gusts 22
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
48 μg/m³
PM10
90 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
5°C
Nighttime
-5°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
9 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cheapest hotels of the year
- Quiet sights, short queues
- Metro art tour ideal in the cold
- Atmospheric winter bazaars
Cons
- Cold, often below freezing at night
- Grey, overcast skies
- Occasional snow and slush
- Shortest daylight of the year
January Events & Festivals
- Coldest, quietest month — lowest hotel prices
- Occasional snow over the city
- Short queues at Khast Imam and museums
- Orthodox Christmas (Jan 7) observed by the Russian community
Tashkent in January — Full Picture
January is Tashkent's coldest month — averages around 7°C/-2°C (45°F/28°F) with grey skies, about 55mm of precipitation, and occasional snow. The continental winter is genuinely cold, especially after dark.
It's the low season, so hotels are at their cheapest and the major sights — Khast Imam, the metro stations, the museums — are quiet with short or no queues. The Russian community marks Orthodox Christmas on January 7.
The metro art tour is perfect for cold-weather sightseeing since it's all indoors and underground, and the bazaars are atmospheric in winter. A bowl of lagman or fresh plov is especially welcome in the chill.
Note: pack properly for the cold — a warm coat, gloves, and waterproof shoes for snow and slush. Daylight is short and skies often overcast. A good-value month if you don't mind the cold and grey.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold continental winter — averages 7°C/-2°C (45°F/28°F), the coldest month. A warm winter coat, sweaters, gloves, hat, and a scarf. Waterproof shoes for snow and slush, and layers for chilly grey days.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
21°C
8.7°C
7.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
34.3°C
18.7°C
1.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
21°C
7.7°C
5/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current8°C
-1.3°C
9/mo
Tashkent Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | -2° | 9d·55mm | 3.5h | 76% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 9° | -1° | 9d·55mm | 4.5h | 73% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 15° | 4° | 9d·60mm | 5.5h | 67% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 21° | 9° | 8d·60mm | 7h | 62% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 27° | 13° | 6d·35mm | 9h | 55% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| 33° | 18° | 2d·10mm | 11.5h | 42% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 36° | 20° | 1d·5mm | 12.5h | 38% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 34° | 18° | 1d·3mm | 12h | 38% | 10 | Moderate | Low season | |
| September (Best) | 29° | 13° | 2d·10mm | 10h | 45% | 7 | Busy | Shoulder |
| October (Best) | 21° | 7° | 5d·30mm | 7.5h | 58% | 4 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 13° | 3° | 8d·50mm | 4.5h | 70% | 2 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 8° | -1° | 9d·55mm | 3h | 77% | 1 | Quiet | Low season |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Tashkent?
Tashkent in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Tashkent in January?
Tashkent January averages a high of 7°C and a low of -2°C.
Does it rain much in Tashkent in January?
Tashkent January averages 55mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.
What should I wear in Tashkent in January?
Cold continental winter — averages 7°C/-2°C (45°F/28°F), the coldest month. A warm winter coat, sweaters, gloves, hat, and a scarf. Waterproof shoes for snow and slush, and layers for chilly grey days.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Tashkent in January?
Tashkent January sunrise is 07:55 and sunset is 17:35, with 9h 40min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Tashkent in January?
Tashkent January air quality (AQI) averages 95, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 48μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Tashkent in January?
In January, Tashkent is great for Soviet metro art tour (indoors), Khast Imam & the Quran of Uthman, Chorsu Bazaar in winter.
Is January peak season in Tashkent?
Tashkent January crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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