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Weather in January in Turkmenistan

Planning a trip to Turkmenistan this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Turkmenistan in January?

January in Turkmenistan generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Ashgabat at 8°C and mild in Esenguly at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Esenguly and -1°C in Ashgabat. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

For specific regional insights in Turkmenistan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Turkmenbashi with an average of 13 mm to moderate rainfall in Ashgabat with 34 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 111 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ashgabat. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Turkmenistan climate page.

Where to go in Turkmenistan in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Turkmenistan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Turkmenistan, check out our Turkmenistan's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkmenistan?

Ashgabat

In January Ashgabat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ashgabat
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
11°C 
2,642 hours 
393 mm 
69 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
-1°C 
111 hours 
34 mm 
8 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
-0°C 
118 hours 
55 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Ashgabat

Baýramaly

In January Baýramaly generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Baýramaly
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
25°C 
11°C 
2,909 hours 
175 mm 
44 days 
pleasant 
January January
11°C 
0°C 
128 hours 
23 mm 
7 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
13°C 
1°C 
139 hours 
35 mm 
7 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Baýramaly

Turkmenbashi

In January Turkmenbashi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Turkmenbashi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
13°C 
2,809 hours 
149 mm 
54 days 
pleasant 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
137 hours 
13 mm 
7 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
139 hours 
15 mm 
6 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Turkmenbashi

Türkmenabat

In January Türkmenabat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Türkmenabat
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
24°C 
10°C 
3,117 hours 
150 mm 
40 days 
pleasant 
January January
8°C 
-1°C 
132 hours 
20 mm 
6 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
0°C 
150 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Türkmenabat

Esenguly

In January Esenguly generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Esenguly
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
24°C 
16°C 
2,662 hours 
313 mm 
54 days 
poor 
January January
13°C 
5°C 
152 hours 
27 mm 
7 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
14°C 
6°C 
157 hours 
35 mm 
6 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Esenguly

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Turkmenistan.

Is January the best time to visit Turkmenistan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ashgabat, January may not be the ideal time to visit Turkmenistan.

Generally speaking, April, May, September and October provide perfect weather in Ashgabat. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Turkmenistan.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Turkmenistan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Turkmenistan.

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