Weather in December in Turkmenistan
Considering a trip to Turkmenistan this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Turkmenistan in December?
December in Turkmenistan generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with low precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Türkmenabat at 9°C and mild in Esenguly at 14°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Esenguly and -1°C in Türkmenabat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Turkmenbashi with an average of 11 mm to low rainfall in Ashgabat with 26 mm.Average sunshine
The city Ashgabat usually sees around 104 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at December's conditions in Turkmenistan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Turkmenistan's yearly weather, check out our Turkmenistan climate page.
Where to go in Turkmenistan in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkmenistan?
Ashgabat
In December Ashgabat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Baýramaly
In December Baýramaly generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Turkmenbashi
In December Turkmenbashi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Türkmenabat
In December Türkmenabat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Esenguly
In December Esenguly generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Turkmenistan?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ashgabat, December may not be the ideal time to visit Turkmenistan.
Generally speaking, April, May, September and October provide perfect weather in Ashgabat. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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