Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa
Museum Royal summer palace complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Imperial summer palace near Bukhara with gardens and pavilions; visitors tour its mixed architectural styles, landscaped grounds and museum rooms tied to the emirate era.
How to Get to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa #
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa is approximately 10-15 km northeast of Bukhara’s old town; taxis or local tour operators from Bukhara will reach the site in about 20-30 minutes on good roads.
Tips for Visiting Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa #
- Visit with a guide from Bukhara to hear the names and stories of rooms; a local guide will place the architecture in the context of the last emirs' tastes.
- Bring a light layer - rooms and verandas are shaded and pleasantly cooler in summer compared with the city's heat.
- If possible, time a visit for early morning or late afternoon to catch softer light on the palace façades.
Best Time to Visit Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa #
Best in spring or autumn to avoid the peak summer heat of Central Asia; mornings and late afternoons provide the best light for photos.
Weather & Climate near Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa #
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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