Climate is hot, dry, sharp continental. Northern part of country refers to the temperate and the far southern part refers to the sub-torrid zone. Droughtiness, abundance of heat and light, high standing of sun during the year are inherent features. Daytime duration in summer is 15 hours and in winter — at least 9 hours. Uzbekistan has mild winters and long hot summers. The most cold month is January. Average temperature in December is –8°Ñ in the north and 0°Ñ in the south, though in certain days in the north of the country freezing reaches –25°Ñ and lower. The hottest month is July. Average temperature in summer exceeds 35°Ñ, and in certain days it may reach 45°Ñ and higher. The most pleasant time for visiting Uzbekistan is spring, from March to early June, and fall from September to early November.
