Ashgabat Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 36°C (97°F) in July, while winters cool to 8°C (46°F) in January.
Rain/snowfall is modest, totalling around 393 mm (15 in) annually. The city experiences a distinct dry season from June to January. March tends to be the wettest month. The sunniest month is July, with 11.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Ashgabat
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to chilly in Ashgabat. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C (97°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C (46°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Ashgabat
Ashgabat has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 393 mm (15 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, March it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 72 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 5.2 mm (0.2 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Ashgabat Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Ashgabat
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ashgabat. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Ashgabat by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ashgabat.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Ashgabat
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Ashgabat 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Ashgabat
During the months of April, May and October, Ashgabat enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) to 28°C (83°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 17 mm (0.7 in) in October to 71 mm (2.8 in) in April. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
