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January in Ashgabat brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 8°C (46°F) and nights around -1°C (30°F). Expect around 34 mm (1.3 in) of snow/rainfall during the month.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ashgabat typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 8°C (46°F). Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -2°C (28°F) to 1°C (34°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 23 years of weather records for Ashgabat, the following extremes were recorded between 2002 and 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Turkmenistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Turkmenistan in January →
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).
Cold weather calls for smart layering in January. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella for occasional showers. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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