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Travel season The future Nuratau-Kyzylkum Biosphere Reserve is attractive for visitors all year long due to its relatively mild climate and beauty of its landscape. However the most suitable time for traveling is during spring and autumn as temperatures are moderate and the vegetation is most attractive during this time. March till May gives opportunity to experience unique spring beauty. You can see sharp contrast of green foothills and mountain peaks covered with white snow. Different migratory birds arrive from remote locations. In autumn the overall color of walnut, apricot and mulberry trees changes into red-gold giving the landscape a totally different but not less breathtaking character. Short descriptions of seasons
Spring is the time when almond, cherry, apple, apricot trees are flowering, meadows are covered with greens and flowers. The air is fresh and full of scents of flowers and of course amazing bird songs. Early spring is the most popular time for Kup-kary. In May the population becomes engaged in the ancient and strenuous tradition of silk production. Moderate temperatures make this season most favorable for active tourism.Weather conditions. Spring is moderate warm with the temperature usually between 20 and 30°С. Regular refreshing spring rains exhilarate the mood of the population in the expectation of a good harvest and green pastures. On average, 35% of the annual precipitation (56mm in April, 25mm in May) fall in spring time (see Table 1). Weather conditions. The average summer temperature (June, July, August) is 30°С and average precipitations are 4 mm per month. Such climate supports sweet and tasty fruits (see Table 1). 
Autumn season means long-awaited harvesting, for which local people have worked the whole year. Autumn is called “Velvet Season” in these areas due to the abundance of almonds, walnuts, peaches, apples and many more. Hosil Bayrami, the public holiday dedicated to the harvest, weddings and Kup-kary start being celebrated one after another. All this demonstrates the centuries-old culture and traditions of local population.Weather conditions. In September and October, the average temperature is 18-20°С, and precipitation is 20mm per month. Twenty percent of the annual precipitation is expected during this time. Often the weather is still warm even until early December (see Table 1).  Winter weather. After early autumn rains an active secondary vegetations is sprouting. In general the region is characterized with relatively mild winters. The winter season has its own advantages. There is a unique opportunity to go on walks through snowy mountain passes and to see and understand this place’s life in winter time. Huge numbers of gooses, ducks and other waterfowls such as Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) and Red-breasted Goose (Rutibrenta ruficollis) make winter an exciting time for bird watching. Nonetheless, one has to admit that the guesthouses have only very basic infrastructure and visiting them during winter times will not be as comfortable as during the warm period.Weather conditions. Late December and January show first signs of winter. Temperature fluctuations in winter are –20-22°С to +22-24°С. Precipitations are on average 48 mm/month (see Table 1). Table 1. Monthly average
and annual air temperature and precipitation quantity at foothills of Nuratau
mountains according to average data provided by the Farish weather station
(1975-2000).
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