SeasonMapKhiva (Xiva) weather in December
Uzbekistan
December in Khiva: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Khiva · #1100 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Khiva in December
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Khiva climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Khiva in December
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.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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).
Toughest weatherKhiva's best weather comes in April, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Khiva in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Winter quiet inside the walls
15 Nov – 10 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresIt turns cold in November and stays that way into mid-March. The coaches stop, several of the madrasa hotels close, and you can have the minarets to yourself at the cost of unheated rooms and short days. Source ↗
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Khiva in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Khiva?
- December in Khiva: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Khiva on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Khiva in December?
- In December, Khiva averages a daily high of 4.4°C and a low of -4.3°C, with about 3.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Khiva in December?
- Khiva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
- Does it snow in Khiva in December?
- Khiva sees roughly 1.4 cm of snowfall in December.