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May in Ashgabat averages 28°C (82°F) during the day and 16°C (61°F) at night. The excellent conditions and moderate rainfall make it a solid month to visit.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, April, May and October typically offer the best circumstances for Ashgabat.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ashgabat typically rise from around 27°C (81°F) at the start of May to approximately 33°C (91°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 21°C (70°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.
Based on 50 years of weather observations (1976-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Ashgabat.
Find out more about the weather in Turkmenistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Turkmenistan in May →
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).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Ashgabat in May. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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