Climate Insights for Nukus
Nókis qalası hákimiyatı, Uzbekistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Nukus is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 106 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 20 mm of rainfall. Nukus is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Nukus is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 4.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 0.8 in of rainfall. Nukus is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 21°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Nukus has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Nukus has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 77°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 86°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 28°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Nukus is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 106 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 20 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Nukus is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 0.8 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 6in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Nukus is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Nukus is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nukus is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Nukus is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 98°F, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 21°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nukus based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nukus based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.