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August in Ashgabat brings extremely high temperatures, with daytime highs of 35°C (95°F) and nights around 22°C (72°F). Rainfall is at its lowest this month, making it one of the more reliable months to be outdoors.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Ashgabat. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ashgabat typically drop from around 38°C (100°F) at the start of August to approximately 34°C (93°F) by the end. Nights are warm, with lows typically ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ashgabat spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 50 years of weather records for Ashgabat, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2026.
Find out more about the weather in Turkmenistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Turkmenistan in August →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hot weather in August means keeping cool is the priority. Loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics work best. Pack plenty of shorts, tank tops, and breathable shirts. Don't forget a hat, swimwear, and comfortable sandals. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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