December · Uzbekistan
Best time to visit Khiva in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Khiva in December
Average temperature -3°C, 2 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Khiva scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 2 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Khiva's walled Itchan Kala is a complete Silk Road city of minarets, madrasas and mud walls.
December in Khiva — off-season conditions
At -3°C (27°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 2 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Khiva — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Khiva in December?
- In December, Khiva averages -3°C, 2 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Khiva?
- December earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Khiva in December?
- Expect about 2 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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