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Khiva weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Apr–May, Sep–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Khiva

Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild; Jun–Aug often exceeds 40°C; winters are cold and quiet, with many places closed.

Khiva weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January2°C35°F-7°C19°F9 mm73%Freezing
February5°C41°F-6°C21°F14 mm67%Cold
March15°C59°F1°C34°F20 mm54%Cool
April23°C73°F8°C47°F16 mm43%Pleasant
May32°C89°F16°C61°F10 mm31%Pleasant
June37°C99°F22°C71°F4 mm23%Very hot
July39°C103°F24°C74°F1 mm23%Very hot
August37°C98°F21°C69°F1 mm23%Very hot
September30°C85°F14°C57°F1 mm27%Pleasant
October20°C68°F6°C43°F4 mm40%Pleasant
November10°C49°F-1°C30°F9 mm59%Cold
December2°C36°F-6°C21°F10 mm72%Freezing

Best months across Uzbekistan

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
TashkentApr–May, Sep–OctJul (38°C)
SamarkandApr–May, Sep–OctJul (37°C)
BukharaApr–May, Sep–OctJul (40°C)
KhivaApr–May, Sep–OctJul (39°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Khiva?

Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild; Jun–Aug often exceeds 40°C; winters are cold and quiet, with many places closed.

When is the rainy season in Khiva?

Rain peaks in March with about 20 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Khiva?

July, with average highs of 39°C (103°F).

How cold does Khiva get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging -7°C (19°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.