Aral Sea
The Aral Sea is a former lake spanning an area of about 8,300 square kilometers. Located at an elevation of 31 meters, it is currently the most looked-up sight in Uzbekistan. This expansive, arid landscape remains a significant point of interest for travelers visiting the region.
Planning a visit
The most suitable time to visit the Aral Sea is during the summer months of June, July, and August. During this period, the weather is warm with daily high temperatures reaching between 28 °C and 30 °C. Rainfall is very low, with only one or two rainy days expected per month. Visitors should prepare for significantly colder conditions if traveling outside of this window, particularly from December through March, when temperatures frequently drop to between -2 °C and -8 °C.
The nearest point of arrival by air is the Baikonur Krayniy International Airport (BXY) in Kazakhstan, which is situated 260 kilometers away from the site. For those traveling from the capital, the Aral Sea is located 856 kilometers from Tashkent. There are no additional sights listed nearby to combine with a trip to this location.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 13 | 5 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -8 | -3 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 2 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
