Weather & climate · Ashgabat
Best Time to Visit Turkmenistan
April to May and September to October
The best time to visit Turkmenistan is April to May and September to October, when daytime highs in Ashgabat are around 22–28°C. July is the warmest month (35°C by day), January the coldest (-3°C at night).
35°C
Warmest: July
-3°C
Coldest nights: January
196 mm
Rain per year
38 mm
Wettest: March
Turkmenistan weather by month
- Jan8°C-3°C16 mm
- Feb10°C-2°C29 mm
- Mar16°C3°C38 mm
- Apr22°C8°C32 mm
- May28°C15°C18 mm
- Jun33°C20°C5 mm
- Jul35°C22°C5 mm
- Aug33°C21°C2 mm
- Sep28°C15°C3 mm
- Oct22°C9°C10 mm
- Nov14°C2°C22 mm
- Dec9°C-2°C16 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | -3°C | 16 mm | 59% | 64% | Fair |
| February | 10°C | -2°C | 29 mm | 59% | 65% | Fair |
| March | 16°C | 3°C | 38 mm | 56% | 67% | Fair |
| April | 22°C | 8°C | 32 mm | 52% | 66% | Best time |
| May | 28°C | 15°C | 18 mm | 41% | 57% | Best time |
| June | 33°C | 20°C | 5 mm | 27% | 41% | Very hot |
| July | 35°C | 22°C | 5 mm | 23% | 35% | Very hot |
| August | 33°C | 21°C | 2 mm | 21% | 32% | Very hot |
| September | 28°C | 15°C | 3 mm | 25% | 33% | Best time |
| October | 22°C | 9°C | 10 mm | 39% | 42% | Best time |
| November | 14°C | 2°C | 22 mm | 53% | 54% | Fair |
| December | 9°C | -2°C | 16 mm | 60% | 61% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Ashgabat (37.95, 58.38). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Turkmenistan have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Turkmenistan?
April to May and September to October. The best time to visit Turkmenistan is April to May and September to October, when daytime highs in Ashgabat are around 22–28°C. July is the warmest month (35°C by day), January the coldest (-3°C at night).
What is the hottest month in Turkmenistan?
July, with average highs of 35°C in Ashgabat.
What is the coldest month in Turkmenistan?
January, when nights drop to about -3°C and days reach 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Turkmenistan?
March with about 38 mm; August is the driest (2 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Turkmenistan?
February is the least comfortable month on average: 10°C by day and 29 mm of rain.
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