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Climate in Nukus

Nukus, Uzbekistan has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 17.9°C and the city receives roughly 199 mm of precipitation across 19 rainy days a year, with around 3557 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 33.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 2.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Semi-Arid
Comfort score
65/100

Climate overview

Nukus, Uzbekistan has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 17.9°C and the city receives roughly 199 mm of precipitation across 19 rainy days a year, with around 3557 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 33.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 2.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Nukus is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average17.9°C
  • Warmest monthJul (33.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (2.2°C)
  • Comfort score65/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Nukus receives about 199 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 19 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Nukus sees an estimated 3557 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Nukus monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan17.2°C2.2°C23 mm2211 h
Feb18.3°C3.3°C21 mm2222 h
Mar21.3°C6.3°C19 mm2251 h
Apr25.4°C10.4°C17 mm2290 h
May29.5°C14.5°C14 mm1344 h
Jun32.5°C17.5°C10 mm1374 h
Jul33.6°C18.6°C8 mm1384 h
Aug32.5°C17.5°C10 mm1374 h
Sep29.5°C14.5°C14 mm1344 h
Oct25.4°C10.4°C19 mm2290 h
Nov21.3°C6.3°C21 mm2251 h
Dec18.3°C3.3°C23 mm2222 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Nukus are Apr, Oct, Mar. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    18°C / 3°C

    67 mm rain

  • Spring

    25°C / 10°C

    50 mm rain

  • Summer

    33°C / 18°C

    28 mm rain

  • Autumn

    25°C / 10°C

    54 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Nukus has a climate comfort score of 65/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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