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Xorazm National Natural Park

National Park

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 essentials

Country: Uzbekistan
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Som (лв)
Language: Uzbek

Xorazm National Natural Park at a Glance

When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -7° - 0° -8° 11 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Good -6° - 3° -6° 10 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Very Good 0° - 10° 2° 20 mm some cloud 56% 3.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Excellent 9° - 22° 15° 15 mm some cloud 44% 3.9 m/s 1.2 high 13.2h
May Ideal 14° - 28° 21° 11 mm some cloud 32% 3.6 m/s 1.7 very high 14.4h
June Ideal 20° - 34° 27° 4 mm clear 24% 3.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 15.0h
July Ideal 21° - 35° 28° 3 mm clear 25% 3.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
August Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 2 mm clear 25% 3.4 m/s 1.8 very high 13.7h
September Ideal 12° - 27° 19° 1 mm clear 28% 3.0 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Excellent 4° - 18° 11° 4 mm mostly sunny 42% 2.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Very Good -1° - 9° 1° 10 mm some cloud 61% 3.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Good -5° - 4° -4° 13 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h
Getting There & Around

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.