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Uzbekistan in February
Still winter, still cheap. Tashkent's museums and metro make it a decent city break.
The straight answer
February is a quiet, good-value month to visit Uzbekistan. Still winter, still cheap. Tashkent's museums and metro make it a decent city break.
- Weather
- Cold, highs near 48F (9C), damp
- Crowds
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- Prices
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What February is like in Uzbekistan
February is still winter, with highs near 48F (9C), damp gray days and cold nights. Crowds are almost nonexistent and prices stay low. The desert cities feel very quiet, and some rural and Khiva guesthouses are still closed. Tashkent is the easiest place to be, with its museums, metro and indoor bazaars.
It suits budget travelers and city-break fans who are happy to spend time indoors. For the classic Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva loop in comfort, wait for mid April to May. If you want to go early in the year, late March around Navruz is a better compromise.
Make the most of February
What is especially good about Uzbekistan this month.
Tashkent Metro
The Soviet-era stations, decorated like palaces, are a warm and free way to spend a cold afternoon.
Chorsu Bazaar
The huge domed market is at its most local in winter, with dried fruit, nuts, spices and fresh bread.
Low-season hotel prices
Good hotels near the Registan and in Bukhara's old town cost a fraction of their spring rates.
What to pack for February
- A warm, waterproof coat
- Layers you can shed in heated museums
- Waterproof shoes for slushy streets
- Moisturizer and lip balm for dry, cold air
Our timing tip
Base yourself in Tashkent and Samarkand, which have the most open restaurants and hotels in winter, and save Khiva for a warmer trip.
Book Uzbekistan for February.
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Things to do in Uzbekistan
Registan, Samarkand
See it at sunrise and again after dark when it is lit up. Midday in summer is brutal on the open square.
Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand
An avenue of tiled mausoleums, among the most beautiful in Central Asia. Early morning is quietest.
Bukhara Old Town
The Kalyan Minaret, the Ark fortress, and the Lyabi-Hauz pond. Stay inside the old town and walk in the evening.
Itchan Kala, Khiva
A walled city of minarets and madrasas. Climb the walls at sunset; stay overnight to see it after the day-trippers leave.
Tashkent Metro and Chorsu Bazaar
Soviet-era stations decorated like palaces, and a huge domed bazaar for spices, bread, and dried fruit.
Gur-e-Amir, Samarkand
Tamerlane's mausoleum, with a ribbed turquoise dome. Beautiful when lit at night.
Beat the crowds
- Aim for late April or early to mid October, when weather is ideal and tour groups are slightly fewer than in the peak weeks of May and September.
- Stay overnight in Khiva and Bukhara so you can walk the old towns at dawn and after dark, when day-trippers have left.
- Visit the Registan at opening time or late in the day, and return after dark for the lighting.
- Book Afrosiyob high-speed train tickets as early as sales open, as they sell out in peak months.
Know before you go
- In winter, some guesthouses and small hotels in Khiva and rural areas close, and restaurant choices narrow. Major hotels and monuments stay open.
- In summer heat, monuments are open, but walking between them from late morning to late afternoon is exhausting; plan a midday break.
- Around Navruz and Independence Day, domestic travel increases and trains fill; book early.
- Ramadan has little impact for visitors in Uzbekistan; restaurants and cafes generally stay open.
Uzbekistan in February, quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Uzbekistan?
February is a quiet, good-value month to visit Uzbekistan. Still winter, still cheap. Tashkent's museums and metro make it a decent city break.
What is the weather like in Uzbekistan in February?
Cold, highs near 48F (9C), damp.
Is Uzbekistan crowded in February?
February is one of the quieter months in Uzbekistan; most sights can be done without long waits.
Keep planning Uzbekistan.
The months either side, and the best one if this is not it.
- 01Uzbekistan in JanuaryThe month before: Cold, Samarkand highs near 43F (6C), nights below freezing, occasional snowQuiet value
- 02Uzbekistan in MarchThe month after: Cool and changeable, highs near 59F (15C), spring rainGood
- 03Uzbekistan in AprilThe next best month: Warm, highs near 72F (22C), blossoms and green hillsBest
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