SeasonMapKhiva (Xiva) weather in May
Uzbekistan
May in Khiva: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Khiva · #438 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Khiva climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 34% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Khiva in May
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 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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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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Khiva in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Khiva?
- May in Khiva: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Khiva on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Khiva in May?
- In May, Khiva averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 17.9°C, with about 11.4 mm of rain over roughly 2.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Khiva in May?
- Khiva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in May.