Tashkent Weather in March

Mild days, changeable skies

March feels like a proper shift into spring in Tashkent. Afternoons can reach 15°C, while nights still drop to 5°C. Rain falls on 11 days, and cloudy spells are common, so the weather can change during your visit.

It's a good month for walking around Amir Timur Square or exploring the old streets near Chorsu Bazaar. You'll also find parks starting to green up. Save long outdoor plans for clearer days, and don't count on a dry afternoon for a full day trip. Compared with February, it's milder; April is warmer and drier.

Navruz brings the city out

Navruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated around March 21. Tashkent marks it with public festivities, music and traditional food. Look out for sumalak, a slow-cooked wheat dish shared during the holiday. Celebrations can make parks and event areas feel busy, especially around the holiday itself.

If you hate crowds, visit Chorsu Bazaar on a quieter weekday rather than during Navruz festivities. The bazaar is a practical stop in any weather: you can browse its covered market hall and try local breads and snacks.

A quieter shoulder season

March sits between winter and the busier spring months. It's generally calmer than April and May, when the weather is more reliable and more visitors arrive. Prices are often less pressured than in those popular months, though Navruz can bring extra demand around the holiday.

Travelling with kids? A ride on the Tashkent Metro makes a handy rainy-day break, and stations such as Kosmonavtlar are worth seeing in their own right. Keep outdoor sightseeing flexible: a clear spell suits Amir Timur Square, while a wet one is better spent underground or inside Chorsu's market hall.