Ashgabat weather in January (Turkmenistan)

Planning a trip to Ashgabat in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Ashgabat generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Ashgabat in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 111 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 34 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 111 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkmenistan in January

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

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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 Ashgabat in January?

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 in January.

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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