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Weather in January in Turkmenistan

Thinking about venturing to Turkmenistan this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

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.

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 a closer look at January'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 January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

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
10°C 
1°C 
104 hours 
26 mm 
8 days 
8°C 
-1°C 
111 hours 
34 mm 
8 days 
poor 
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
12°C 
1°C 
127 hours 
16 mm 
7 days 
11°C 
0°C 
128 hours 
23 mm 
7 days 
13°C 
1°C 
139 hours 
35 mm 
7 days 
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
10°C 
4°C 
124 hours 
11 mm 
8 days 
9°C 
2°C 
137 hours 
13 mm 
7 days 
9°C 
2°C 
139 hours 
15 mm 
6 days 
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
9°C 
-1°C 
132 hours 
14 mm 
6 days 
8°C 
-1°C 
132 hours 
20 mm 
6 days 
11°C 
0°C 
150 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
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
14°C 
6°C 
149 hours 
25 mm 
7 days 
13°C 
5°C 
152 hours 
27 mm 
7 days 
14°C 
6°C 
157 hours 
35 mm 
6 days 
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.

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