Khiva · WinterMonth summary
Khiva weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-3°C – 4°C
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Khiva in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Khiva in December: 9% rain, 7.8h of sunshine. Better to wait for September.
By trip type
Khiva in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals Winter in Khiva is cool (4°C during the day). Days are short (7.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Khiva averages 4°C, 9% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +24°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Khiva in December
Is December a good time to visit Khiva?
December is not recommended for Khiva (score 4.9/10). With 9% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine, consider September (9.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Khiva in December?
It's cool with 4°C daytime and -3°C at night. 7.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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