Khazret Sultan Mountain

Highest Uzbek peak and popular mountaineering destination

Khazret Sultan at a Glance#

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About Khazret Sultan#

Khazret Sultan is the highest point in Uzbekistan, reaching an elevation of 4,643 metres. It is located in the mountain ranges of southern Uzbekistan and forms part of the country’s highest terrain.

The peak lies within the Surxondaryo Region in the western part of the greater Pamir-Alay mountain system near Uzbekistan’s border with neighbouring states. It is a recognised national high point and a reference summit for mountaineering within Uzbekistan.

The mountain and surrounding ranges are the product of regional tectonics that formed the high relief of Central Asia; access and approaches are from the surrounding highland valleys.

  • Elevation: Summit altitude 4,643 metres, making it the highest point in Uzbekistan and a national high point for mountaineers.

Best Time to Visit Khazret Sultan#

Plan visits and any climbs to Khazret Sultan in the summer months (June-September) when weather and access are most favorable.

Summer (climbing/trekking season)
June-September · lowlands ~20-35°C; high elevations ~0-15°C
The most practical time for approaches, trekking and technical ascents - lower valleys are warm while high-altitude areas remain cool to cold, especially at night.
Late autumn to spring (limited access)
October-May · high elevations often below freezing
Colder conditions with significant snow and ice at altitude; mountaineering and access are much more difficult outside the summer window.

Weather & Climate near Khazret Sultan#

Climate

Khazret Sultan's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -18°C to 10°C. Moderate rainfall (759 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -19° - -12° -24° 72 mm overcast 83% 4.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
February Poor -18° - -13° -25° 76 mm overcast 86% 5.1 m/s 0.5 low 10.6h
March Poor -17° - -11° -22° 99 mm overcast 84% 4.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -11° - -6° -14° 96 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.6 m/s 1.4 high 13.1h
May Poor -6° - -1° -8° 94 mm partly cloudy 63% 3.7 m/s 2.0 very high 14.1h
June Acceptable -2° - 4° -2° 60 mm some cloud 52% 3.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.6h
July Good 2° - 9° 3° 58 mm mostly sunny 45% 3.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.4h
August Good 1° - 10° 3° 34 mm mostly sunny 40% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.5h
September Good -2° - 5° -2° 22 mm mostly sunny 39% 3.3 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Acceptable -7° - -2° -10° 40 mm some cloud 52% 3.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Poor -14° - -8° -18° 44 mm partly cloudy 70% 4.4 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
December Poor -15° - -10° -20° 64 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.4h