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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Turkmenistan for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-2 °C to 38 °C
3 °C to 26 °C
0.04 – 1.73 in (0 – 8 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 14.6 °C (Turkmenbashi) and 16.4 °C (Asgabat)
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Best Time to Visit Turkmenistan: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 7 °C Water max. 3 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 4 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C Water max. 9 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 24 °C Water max. 14 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Asgabat | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Turkmenbaschi Asgabat |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Turkmenbaschi Asgabat | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Turkmenbaschi Asgabat | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Turkmenbaschi Asgabat | OctoberOct TemperaturesTemp. up to 23 °C | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 12 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 6 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Turkmenistan) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Turkmenbashi | June, July, August, and September |
| Asgabat | May, June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Turkmenistan
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Turkmenbashi
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Turkmenistan
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Turkmenistan, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 7° | 8° | 12° | 20° | 26° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 29° | 21° | 14° | 9° |
| Night Temperature | -1° | -1° | 3° | 8° | 14° | 19° | 22° | 21° | 16° | 9° | 5° | 1° |
| Water Temperature | 3° | 4° | 9° | 14° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 23° | 18° | 12° | 6° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.75 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.2 | 0.16 | 0.39 | 0.63 | 0.55 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Turkmenbashi is 14.6 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (27.7 °C)
Coldest month: January (2.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Turkmenbashi is 26 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, August, September, and October
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 5.16 inch on 33 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Asgabat (Turkmenistan)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 7° | 10° | 16° | 24° | 30° | 36° | 38° | 37° | 32° | 23° | 17° | 10° |
| Night Temperature | -2° | -0° | 5° | 11° | 16° | 21° | 23° | 21° | 15° | 9° | 5° | 1° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.87 | 1.06 | 1.54 | 1.73 | 1.1 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.16 | 0.55 | 0.79 | 0.83 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Asgabat is 16.4 °C.Warmest month: July (30.9 °C)
Coldest month: January (2.2 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 8.94 inch on 49 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Ashgabat City Tour: Ancient Nisa, Mosques & Golden Monuments
Sightseeing
from 105 $ »
Discover Ashgabat on a private city tour. Visit Old Nisa, the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque, the Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, and the National Museum of History.
From Ashgabat: 2-Day City Tour & Darvaza Gas Crater at Night
Tours
from 650 $ »
Explore the city of Ashgabat and Old Nisa before viewing the Darvaza Burning Gas Crater, known as “The Door to Hell,” by day and after dark on a 2-day tour with an overnight yurt stay.
Darvaza Gas Crater: 3-Day, 2-Night Tour with Yurt Stay
Viewing points
from 923 $ »
The Darvaza Gas Crater, a captivating spectacle within the Karakum Desert, stands as a prominent landmark not only for Turkmenistan, its host nation, but for the entirety of Central Asia.
More attractions
Ashgabat to Darvaza: “Door to Hell” Evening Tour with Dinner | 5-Day Wonders of Turkmenistan: Ashgabat – Door to Hell – Old Merv | Ashgabat: 5-Day New Year Tour with Darvaza Gas Crater | From Ashgabat: Darvaza Gas Crater Camping Tour to Khiva | Turkmenistan: Tour with scientific mind | Ashgabat: 4-Day Guided Tour with Darvaza Gas Crater | From Ashgabat: Turkmenistan Tour with Darvaza Gas Crater |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Turkmenbashi (Station Türkmenba?y)
clear sky, 11.6 °CClouds: 0 % Wind: 7 mph O
Air Pressure: 1023 hPa Humidity: 26 %
Air Pressure: 1023 hPa Humidity: 26 %
Last updated: 29th Oct 2026, 04:28 pm
The next days …
| 30th Oct 2026 | 31st Oct 2026 | 1st Nov 2026 | 2nd Nov 2026 | 3rd Nov 2026 | 4th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 7 °C to 17 °C |  9 °C to 18 °C | 11 °C to 20 °C | 12 °C to 19 °C |  12 °C to 20 °C | 14 °C to 19 °C |
| 7 °C to 17 °C | 9 °C to 18 °C | 11 °C to 20 °C | 12 °C to 19 °C | 12 °C to 20 °C | 14 °C to 19 °C |
| Clouds: 4 % | Clouds: 38 % | Clouds: 4 % | Clouds: 2 % | Clouds: 17 % | Clouds: 0 % |
| No Precipitation | 0.14 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
July: 38 °C
Day Temperature in Asgabat
July: 38 °CDay Temperature in Asgabat
Coldest Month
January: -2 °C
Night Temperature in Asgabat
January: -2 °CNight Temperature in Asgabat
Rainiest Month
April: 1.73 in
Rain in Asgabat
April: 1.73 inRain in Asgabat
Driest Month
August: 0.04 in
Rain in Asgabat
August: 0.04 inRain in Asgabat
Maximum Water Temperature
July: 26 °C
Water Temperature in Turkmenbashi
July: 26 °CWater Temperature in Turkmenbashi
Sunniest Month
June: 11.6 hours/day
Sunshine in Turkmenbashi
June: 11.6 hours/daySunshine in Turkmenbashi
Activities and Attractions
5-Day Tour from Ashgabat to Merv and Koytendag
Private tours
from 1350 $ »
Ashgabat: 5-Day Gas Crater & Turkmenistan Highlights Tour
Guided tours
from 1149 $ »
Ashgabat: Darvaza Gas Crater with Yurt Stay & City Tour
Bus & minivan tours
from 705 $ »
Distances to Turkmenistan
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmenbashi | 2620 mi | 5940 mi | 7290 mi |
| Asgabat | 2940 mi | 6230 mi | 7460 mi |
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