Uzbekistan Climate
Top 5 Cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Namangan, Andijan, and Bukhara
This month in numbers
Uzbekistan experienced its 2nd warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 19.36°C, a significant 5.6°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This made Uzbekistan the warmest country globally for the month, with a 1-month anomaly of +5.56°C. The global land temperature also ranked as the 2nd warmest April on record, at 14.96°C.
What changed
The period of February to April 2026 saw an average temperature of 9.64°C, which is 4°C above the long-term average, ranking as the 6th warmest such period on record. This continues a trend of unusually warm Aprils in recent years. Uzbekistan's 3-month anomaly of +4.00°C placed it 15th globally for this period.
What’s driving change?
The warmer conditions in Uzbekistan are influenced by , as higher latitude regions tend to warm faster than tropical areas. The country also experienced unstable weather throughout April, with hot days interspersed with rain and short-term cold spells. During April, Uzhydromet issued multiple warnings for potential mudslides and flash floods in various regions due to heavy rainfall, particularly in foothill and mountainous areas. Some areas experienced significant rainfall, with certain foothill regions receiving 40–50 millimetres within a few hours, equivalent to 30% to 70% of the monthly average. Despite these heavy downpours in some areas, most of the country experienced below-average rainfall for April.
Looking ahead
The summer of 2026 is projected to be a critical period for Central Asia regarding water stress, with the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers facing significant strain.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Uzbekistan
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Uzbekistan changing?
Uzbekistan is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Uzbekistan come from?
Climate data for Uzbekistan comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Uzbekistan climate data cover?
The Uzbekistan climate profile covers Tashkent, Samarkand, Namangan, Andijan and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Uzbekistan
How often is the Uzbekistan climate update refreshed?
The Uzbekistan climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.