Chorsu Bazaar

Market Historic central market in Tashkent with blue-domed building

Central Tashkent market under a domed hall selling fruits, spices, bread and textiles; visitors sample Uzbek street food and shop for crafts.

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Chorsu Bazaar is a traditional, central market in Tashkent notable for its large blue-domed rotunda. It functions as one of the city’s main markets for food and everyday goods.

The bazaar’s covered halls and surrounding stalls sell fresh produce, spices, nuts, dried fruit and local culinary products, alongside textiles and household items. The rotunda and adjoining arcades form the market’s busiest area.

The market has long been part of Tashkent’s commercial life and continues to operate as a daily trading center for residents and visitors alike. It is an active place for food shopping and for experiencing local food culture.

Chorsu sits in Tashkent’s old city near the Chorsu metro station and close to other historic landmarks and madrasahs in the central part of Uzbekistan’s capital.

  • Blue dome: Centred on a large blue-tiled domed rotunda that serves as the market's main hall and a local landmark in Tashkent's old city.
  • Offerings: Markets fresh produce, spices, dried fruit and regional foodstuffs alongside textiles and household goods across covered stalls and arcades.
Chorsu Bazaar
Chorsu Bazaar, Eski Juva area, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
41.3267, 69.2350
Daily early morning to mid-afternoon (roughly 7am-3pm typical; varies by vendor).
Free to enter; individual vendors charge for purchases.

How to Get to Chorsu Bazaar #

Chorsu is in central Tashkent near the Eski Juva district; take the Tashkent Metro to Chorsu station (Blue Line) - the market dome is immediately adjacent to the metro exit. Taxis and buses also serve the area.

Tips for Visiting Chorsu Bazaar #

  • Go early - the produce, spices and bread are freshest in the morning, and the market is busiest before midday.
  • Bring small bills and coins; many stallholders prefer cash and change.
  • Circle the dome - the outer ring sells everyday goods while the inner stalls are best for spices, nuts and teas.
  • If unsure about bargaining, ask a shopkeeper's price first and then offer a modest counter; some stalls have fixed prices for tourists.

Best Time to Visit Chorsu Bazaar #

Morning visits year-round are best for fresh produce and lively atmosphere; avoid late afternoon when the market winds down.

Spring
April-June · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Pleasant weather and a lively market with spring produce.
Summer
June-August · 25-35°C (77-95°F)
Hot but busy; markets open early to avoid midday heat.
Autumn
September-November · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Harvest season brings nuts, pomegranates and late fruits; excellent for food shoppers.

Weather & Climate near Chorsu Bazaar #

Climate

Chorsu Bazaar's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 98 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
12° 29°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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