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.
Ak Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Ak Mosque (old sites) - Khorazm Region, Uzbekistan (exact village coordinates may vary)
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.
Weather & Climate near Ak Mosque#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 2° | -7° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Good | -5° - 4° | -5° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 0° - 11° | 3° | 20 mm | some cloud | 54% | 3.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 9° - 22° | 16° | 16 mm | some cloud | 43% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 22° | 11 mm | some cloud | 31% | 3.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 34° | 27° | 4 mm | clear | 23% | 3.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 36° | 29° | 2 mm | clear | 23% | 3.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 33° | 26° | 2 mm | clear | 23% | 3.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 28° | 20° | 1 mm | clear | 27% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 5° - 19° | 12° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Very Good | -1° - 10° | 2° | 11 mm | some cloud | 59% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Good | -4° - 4° | -4° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
