Ashgabat weather in January (Turkmenistan)

Is Ashgabat a good destination in January, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Ashgabat typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Ashgabat in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 111 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ashgabat. April, May, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ashgabat climate page with graphs.

 

Ashgabat, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 111 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkmenistan in January

Find out more about the weather in Turkmenistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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