Bukhara's climate is characterized by cold winters and hot summers. Winters are bitterly cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing from December to February, but mild days can bring temperatures into the mid-20s Celsius. Spring arrives in March and April, bringing warm temperatures that rapidly rise towards 40 degrees Celsius. Summer months of June to August are sweltering, with temperatures frequently reaching 45 degrees Celsius. Autumn is generally cooler, with temperatures slowly dropping back down as winter approaches again from September onwards.