When to go
The best times to visit Uzbekistan are
spring and autumn in order to avoid the climate extremes to which the country is subject.
In particular, in most of the country (Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana valley), you can choose April and October, while in the north-west (see the Aral Sea), you can choose the periods from mid-April to mid-May and from mid-September to mid-October.
What to pack
In
winter: pack very warm clothes, such as a down jacket, a hat, a scarf, and gloves; add some lighter clothes for mild days in the center and south (see Tashkent, Ferghana, Samarqand, Bukhara, Termez).
In
summer: pack lightweight clothes, loose-fitting and made of natural fabric (cotton or linen), a sun hat, and a desert turban. Add a sweatshirt for the evening, especially in the north and at an altitude of a few hundred meters (see Tashkent, Samarqand, Ferghana).
In the mountains, at intermediate altitudes, light clothes for the day, a sun hat, a sweatshirt and a light jacket for the evening, and hiking shoes. Above 3,000 meters (9,800 ft), bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. Above 4,000 meters (13,000 ft), a down jacket, a hat, gloves, and a scarf.
It's better for women to avoid shorts and miniskirts.
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Uzbekistan