Itchan Kala
Uzbekistan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Itchan Kala is a human settlement and urban area located in Khiva, Uzbekistan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most looked-up sights in Uzbekistan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and May or September and October, when daily highs range from about 19 °C to 28 °C. June, July, and August are the hottest months, with temperatures reaching about 36 °C. The driest months are June through September, with very little rainfall. Winters are cold, with temperatures dropping to lows of about -5 °C in January.
Travelers can reach the area via Urgench International Airport, which is 33 km away. Itchan Kala is located about 744 km from the capital, Tashkent.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 27 | 19 | 11 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 11 | 12 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
