Khiva, UzbekistanQuick decision
When to visit Khiva?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–28°C in September
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
December (9%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Itchan KalaApr–May or Sep–Oct — UNESCO walled inner city, Kalta Minor minaret.
Tosh-Hovli PalaceApr–Oct — 19th-century palace, blue tiles, restored harem.
Sunset from the rampartsApr–Oct — views over the museum-city from medieval walls.
BudgetNov–Feb — hotels in madrasas €15, cold but magical.
Monthly climate data
Khiva weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -3°C | 5°C | 8% | 0.3 | 8.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -2°C | 7°C | 10% | 0.4 | 9.2h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 15°C | 13% | 0.6 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 24°C | 11% | 0.5 | 11.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ May | 18°C | 30°C | 9% | 0.4 | 12.4h | 8.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 22°C | 36°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 25°C | 38°C | 2% | 0.0 | 13.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 35°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.3h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.9h | 9.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 20°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 1°C | 11°C | 6% | 0.3 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -3°C | 4°C | 9% | 0.3 | 7.8h | 4.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 23°C, 11% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 36°C, 2% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 4% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 9% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 2% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 9% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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