Ak Mosque

Mosque Historic mosque in Khorezm Region with Islamic architecture

Near Khiva’s old town, Ak Mosque attracts visitors for its Islamic architecture, tiled surfaces and its place among other historic mosques and madrasas within the walled historic district.

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Ak Mosque
Ak Mosque (old sites) - Khorazm Region, Uzbekistan (exact village coordinates may vary)
41.3773, 60.3615
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How to Get to Ak Mosque #

Khorazm Region’s transport hubs include Urgench (airport) and Khiva (by road). From Urgench or Khiva, hire a local driver to reach rural mosque sites. Distances and road quality vary; local guidance is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Ak Mosque #

  • Visit in the cooler months to avoid the intense summer heat of Khorazm.
  • Combine with a trip to the nearby UNESCO-listed sites in Khiva for broader historical context.

Best Time to Visit Ak Mosque #

Khorazm's desert climate is easiest to handle in spring and autumn when temperatures are moderate.

Autumn
September-November · 10-25°C
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures for exploring ruins and towns.
Spring
March-May · 12-26°C
Pleasant weather before summer heat; good for walking between sites.

Weather & Climate near Ak Mosque #

Climate

Ak Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 81 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7° – 2°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 4°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

70 Very Good

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 11°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
9° – 22°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 28°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° – 34°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° – 33°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° – 28°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
5° – 19°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

72 Very Good

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-1° – 10°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-4° – 4°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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