Ashgabat Climate by Month
The temperature in Ashgabat can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very hot
to cold.
Ashgabat has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to chilly in Ashgabat. Average daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -1°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Ashgabat has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 393 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, March receives moderate rainfall, averaging 72 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 5.2 mm over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Ashgabat.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Ashgabat ranges from 1°C in January to 1°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Ashgabat in Turkmenistan
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 352 hours of sunshine.
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