Nurullabai Palace

Palace Palatial complex in Khorazm with Khivan architecture

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Nurullabai Palace
Khorazm Region, Uzbekistan
41.3821, 60.3562
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How to Get to Nurullabai Palace #

Nurullabai Palace is in Khiva’s historic inner town (Ichan Kala) in Khorezm Region. The palace is reached on foot within the walled old town. The nearest major city/transport hub is Urgench (regional centre and airport) roughly 30-40 km away by road; shared taxis or minibuses connect Urgench and Khiva and from Khiva town centre the palace is a short walk.

Best Time to Visit Nurullabai Palace #

Best in spring or autumn when temperatures are moderate for exploring the palace and surrounding historic sites.

Spring
Apr-May · 15-25°C
Pleasant temperatures for sightseeing and exploring the palace and nearby historic areas.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 30-40°C
Very hot-midday outdoor touring is uncomfortable and best avoided.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 15-25°C
Cooling temperatures make for comfortable visits and photography.

Weather & Climate near Nurullabai Palace #

Climate

Nurullabai Palace'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

19 mm
Rainfall
3.7 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
3.8 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

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

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° – 34°
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.

97 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 28°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
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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