Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park

National Park Protected desert park conserving Kyzylkum steppe biodiversity

A protected area in Uzbekistan’s Bukhara Region within the Kyzylkum Desert, valued for desert landscapes and conservation; visitors come for guided nature trips and to study regional flora and fauna.

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Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park
42.3677, 62.7429

How to Get to Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park #

The park is in Bukhara Region’s portion of the Kyzylkum Desert. Access generally requires a vehicle from Bukhara or regional towns; local tour operators or drivers familiar with desert routes are strongly recommended. Road conditions vary and off-road driving is common within the park.

Tips for Visiting Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park #

  • Travel with a driver experienced in desert roads; distances between sites can be large.
  • Bring ample water, sun protection, and a reliable GPS or local guide - phone service may be intermittent.
  • Plan trips around dawn or dusk for cooler temperatures and better wildlife viewing.

Best Time to Visit Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park #

Desert parks are most comfortable from late autumn through spring; summers can be extremely hot and are best avoided for extended exploration.

Late autumn to early spring
Oct-Mar · 5-20°C
Cooler days and more comfortable conditions for exploration.
Spring
Mar-May · 10-25°C
Occasional spring blooms and active wildlife before summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park #

Climate

Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

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

70 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
15.1h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 38°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 30°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.4 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 6°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

72 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

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

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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