timing a quick spring weekend trip to samarkand

April through May and September through October are the prime months to visit Samarkand. For a quick long weekend, spring offers mild temperatures averaging 15.4°C in April and 20.4°C in May, making it great for exploring key sites like the Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Hazrat Khizr Mosque. If you opt for autumn, September averages 21.5°C and October cools to 13.5°C. Both windows offer comfortable conditions for a short stay taking in sights like Afrasiyab.