Nukus climate
Nukus (Uzbekistan) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C56 °F, and about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nukus climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 032 | −916 | −424 | 60.3 | 30 |
| Feb | 338 | −719 | −228 | 90.3 | 27 |
| Mar | 1356 | 031 | 744 | 120.5 | 16 |
| Apr | 2272 | 745 | 1558 | 130.5 | 2 |
| May | 3188 | 1660 | 2374 | 90.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3798 | 2170 | 2984 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2373 | 3187 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2068 | 2883 | 10.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1356 | 2170 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1966 | 541 | 1253 | 60.2 | 3 |
| Nov | 847 | −228 | 337 | 90.4 | 19 |
| Dec | 134 | −719 | −326 | 80.3 | 30 |
| Year | 39102 | −916 | 1356 | 813.2 | 127 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 56% | 1.7 | 9:23 |
| Feb | 70% | 54% | 2.7 | 10:30 |
| Mar | 57% | 54% | 4.1 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 44% | 53% | 5.4 | 13:19 |
| May | 33% | 47% | 6.7 | 14:35 |
| Jun | 26% | 28% | 7.6 | 15:16 |
| Jul | 27% | 26% | 7.3 | 14:00 |
| Aug | 29% | 24% | 6.7 | 13:53 |
| Sep | 32% | 25% | 5.4 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 45% | 33% | 3.6 | 10:58 |
| Nov | 64% | 43% | 2.2 | 9:42 |
| Dec | 75% | 53% | 1.6 | 9:05 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Nukus is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 0 °C32 °F and lows −9 °C16 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 35.1 °C63.1 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is very dry, with only 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (13 mm0.5 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 26% in June to 77% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.1 hours in December to 15.3 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 15 cm.
Best time to visit Nukus
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 2 mm0.1 in to 13 mm0.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 0 °C32 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Nukus
- Winter (December–February) — highs 032 to 3 °C38 °F, lows −916 to −7 °C19 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1356 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 031 to 16 °C60 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3697 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 2068 to 23 °C73 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 847 to 29 °C84 °F, lows −228 to 13 °C56 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Nukus compares
World Climates covers 17 places in Uzbekistan. By annual mean temperature, Nukus is the 17th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 17th wettest. See all of them on the Uzbekistan climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Daşoguz (Turkmenistan, BWk), Zhanaozen (Kazakhstan, BWk) and Kyzylorda (Kazakhstan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Climate in Daşoguz 75 km · 14 °C57 °F · 96 mm3.8 in
- Climate in Urganch 132 km · 14 °C58 °F · 98 mm3.9 in
- Climate in Bukhara 503 km · 16 °C61 °F · 139 mm5.5 in
- Climate in Türkmenabat 504 km · 17 °C63 °F · 139 mm5.5 in
- Climate in Ashgabat 512 km · 19 °C66 °F · 195 mm7.7 in
- Climate in Kyzylorda 544 km · 11 °C51 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
- Climate in Navoiy 550 km · 16 °C61 °F · 216 mm8.5 in
- Climate in Zhanaozen 558 km · 12 °C54 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nukus?
July is the warmest month in Nukus. Its average high is 39 °C (102 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nukus?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 0 °C (32 °F) and its average low is -9 °C (16 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nukus?
April is the wettest month with about 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Nukus?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.