Where and when
Best time to visit Tashkent from India
Tashkent is the entry point for Uzbekistan's Silk Road circuit, roughly three hours' flying from Delhi, with the Chorsu bazaar, ornate metro stations and fast trains on to Samarkand and Bukhara.
Cheapest month to fly: December, from ₹29,765 return (Delhi, seen 9 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹29,765 from Delhi.
Tashkent month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Off-season | 5° / -3°C | 46 mm | ₹32k ● live ₹32k |
| February | Off-season | 7° / -2°C | 59 mm | ₹51k ● live ₹51k |
| March Navruz (spring new year) | Shoulder | 14° / 4°C | 62 mm | ₹38k ● live ₹38k |
| April | Peak | 20° / 9°C | 56 mm | ₹37k ● live ₹37k |
| May | Peak | 27° / 14°C | 31 mm | – |
| June | Shoulder | 34° / 19°C | 13 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 36° / 21°C | 4 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 35° / 20°C | 3 mm | – |
| September Independence Day | Peak | 29° / 15°C | 4 mm | – |
| October | Peak | 21° / 9°C | 26 mm | ₹30k ● live ₹30k |
| November | Shoulder | 12° / 3°C | 52 mm | ₹33k ● live ₹33k |
| December | Off-season | 6° / -2°C | 56 mm | ₹30k ● live ₹30k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Uzbekistan Travel (National PR-centre): travel tips and climate (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Tashkent
- Navruz (spring new year) · 21 Mar. National public holiday marking the spring new year: government offices close, Tashkent fills with concerts and street celebrations, and onward trains to Samarkand and Bukhara are busier than usual. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Independence Day · 1 Sep. Public holiday and a day off for everyone, with the main concert and an evening fireworks display at Mustaqillik Square in Tashkent; central streets are busy and government offices are shut. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Tashkent by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Uzbekistan, applied for online before travel (allow about 7 days). Visa-free up to 30 days if you hold a valid multiple-entry US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea or NZ visa, plus an onward ticket. e-Visa (about US$20, single entry) at e-visa.gov.uz, about 2 working days; apply at least 3 working days before travel.
Tashkent: questions
What is the best time to visit Tashkent?
Tashkent's peak season is April, May, September and October, with March, June and November as shoulder months. Uzbekistan's tourism portal calls spring and autumn the velvet season and warns of 40-day chillya spells: extreme heat from late June to early August and deep cold from mid-December to late January. Highs in July and August pass 35°C, so sightseeing then means early mornings.
When is the rainy season in Tashkent?
The wettest months are February, March and April, with about 59 mm, 62 mm, 56 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Tashkent get?
July is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 36°C. January has the coolest nights, around -3°C.
When is Tashkent most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in April, May, September and October. Events that draw crowds: Navruz (spring new year) (21 Mar), Independence Day (1 Sep).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Tashkent from India?
December 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹29,765 from Delhi. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Uzbekistan, applied for online before travel (allow about 7 days). Visa-free up to 30 days if you hold a valid multiple-entry US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea or NZ visa, plus an onward ticket. e-Visa (about US$20, single entry) at e-visa.gov.uz, about 2 working days; apply at least 3 working days before travel.
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