SeasonMapKhiva (Xiva) weather in August
Uzbekistan
August in Khiva: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Khiva · #780 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Khiva in August
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Khiva climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 35°C / 94°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 29% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Khiva in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Khiva's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKhiva's best weather comes in April, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Khiva in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Desert summer
15 Jun – 31 Aug · usuallyExtreme heatBetween two deserts with no shade to speak of, the mud walls hold the heat and throw it back into the lanes well after dark. It is a dry heat and the tour buses still come, but midday inside the walls is punishing. Source ↗
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Khiva in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Khiva?
- August in Khiva: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Khiva on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Khiva in August?
- In August, Khiva averages a daily high of 34.5°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 1.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Khiva in August?
- Khiva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in August.