In Central Asia, temperature fluctuations are common. Generally, summer lasts from May to September, and winter from November to March. Summer can get extremely hot and dry, while winter can be extremely cold with occasional snowfall.
You may be travelling through a number of different climates from low desert valleys to high mountain passes, and so you need to consider your packing carefully. In the mountains, temperatures are lower and snow falls from mid October so you are likely to need some warm and waterproof/windproof clothing for these sections of your tour. In the low plains, the climate is dry and extremely continental as it is a long way from the sea. Temperatures can be high during the day while dropping dramatically at night.
View our Suggested Packing List for further details on what to pack.
Daily Average Temperature & Rainfall
Central Asia has minimum rainfall with an annual precipitation of less than 250mm. Rainfall is at its highest between December and April.
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