Ark of Bukhara
The Ark of Bukhara is a fortress in Uzbekistan that stands 20 meters high. It is recognized as an object of tangible cultural heritage and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Uzbekistan.
Planning a visit
The fortress is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00. The most comfortable times to visit are during the spring months of April and May or the autumn months of September and October. During these periods, daily highs range from 22°C to 30°C, and rainfall is minimal. Summer months are significantly hotter, with temperatures reaching 37°C in July. Winter months are cold, with temperatures often dropping to -2°C in January and February.
Bukhara International Airport is the nearest airport, located 6 km from the site. For travelers arriving from the capital, Tashkent, the distance to the city is 445 km. Visitors can combine a trip to the fortress with nearby sites such as the Magok-i-Attari Mosque, which is 0.9 km away, or the Chor Minor, located 1.5 km from the Ark.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 15 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 20 | 20 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 19 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
