Khiva (Xiva) weather in October
Uzbekistan

October in Khiva: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Khiva · #223 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Khiva in October
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Khiva climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 49% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Khiva in October
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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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).
Best weatherKhiva's best weather comes in April, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Khiva in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Khiva?
- October in Khiva: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Khiva on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Khiva in October?
- In October, Khiva averages a daily high of 20°C and a low of 7.7°C, with about 2.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Khiva in October?
- Khiva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.