Xorazm National Natural Park

National Park Protected natural park conserving desert ecosystems and biodiversity

A national natural park in Uzbekistan’s Khorazm Region protecting desert and riparian habitats. Travelers visit for birdwatching, nature study and to experience local steppe and wetland landscapes.

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Xorazm National Natural Park
41.8231, 60.4974

How to Get to Xorazm National Natural Park #

Xorazm National Natural Park lies in western Uzbekistan’s Khorazm Region. The regional capital is Urgench; from Urgench, local roads and hired transport reach areas of the park. Travelers typically arrange transport from Urgench (via taxi or hired 4x4) and coordinate with local guides to navigate unmarked tracks and protected zones.

Tips for Visiting Xorazm National Natural Park #

  • Hire a local guide who knows the seasonal water sources and animal corridors-useful for exploring fragile habitats.
  • Respect grazing lands and avoid trampling salt-tolerant vegetation which recovers slowly.
  • Bring binoculars for birdwatching; Xorazm's wetlands attract a variety of migratory species in spring and autumn.

Best Time to Visit Xorazm National Natural Park #

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant and biologically active seasons; summers are extremely hot and winters can be cold.

Spring
March-May · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Migratory birds pass through and wild plants green up after winter.
Autumn
September-November · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Cool, dry weather good for walking; another pulse of bird migration.
Summer
June-August · 30-40°C (86-104°F)
Hot and arid; wetlands may shrink but heat-wary wildlife is still present early and late in the day.

Weather & Climate near Xorazm National Natural Park #

Climate

Xorazm National Natural Park'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 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7°
76%
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 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

70 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.8 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.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.9 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 14°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
32%
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°
24%
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 35°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

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

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 27°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

72 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 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

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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