When is the best time to go to Ashgabat

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ashgabat weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ashgabat are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ashgabat January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 22mm 4.3hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Ashgabat during January can be summarized as cool and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ashgabat for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ashgabat and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in January »

February

Ashgabat February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 26mm 5.1hrs 11.7hrs

February in Ashgabat is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ashgabat for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ashgabat and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in February »

March

Ashgabat March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 39mm 5.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Ashgabat is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ashgabat for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ashgabat and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 39mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in March »

April

Ashgabat April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 44mm 7.2hrs 14hrs

Ashgabat's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ashgabat.

April is in the spring in Ashgabat and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in April »

May

Ashgabat May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 29mm 9.7hrs 15.1hrs

May is a dry month in Ashgabat and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ashgabat, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ashgabat and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in May »

June

Ashgabat June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 4mm 12.1hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Ashgabat during June can be summarized as hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ashgabat, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Ashgabat and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in June »

July

Ashgabat July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 3mm 12.3hrs 11.7hrs

July in Ashgabat is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ashgabat, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Ashgabat and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in July »

August

Ashgabat August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 1mm 12.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Ashgabat is characteristically very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ashgabat, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Ashgabat and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in August »

September

Ashgabat September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 4mm 10.5hrs 14hrs

Ashgabat's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ashgabat, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ashgabat and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in September »

October

Ashgabat October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 14mm 7.9hrs 15.1hrs

October is a dry month in Ashgabat and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ashgabat, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ashgabat and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in October »

November

Ashgabat November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 19mm 6.1hrs 10.8hrs

November in Ashgabat is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ashgabat.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ashgabat and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in November »

December

Ashgabat December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 21mm 4.2hrs 11.7hrs

December in Ashgabat is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ashgabat for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ashgabat and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ashgabat with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ashgabat weather in December »

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Ashgabat weather stats

Ashgabat weather statistics
Hottest month: July 37.4°C 99.3°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January 7.1°C 44.8°F
Wettest month: April 44mm 1.7ins
Warmest sea: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
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