🇹🇲 Ashgabat vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Ashgabat is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Ashgabat is drier, with roughly 56 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇹🇲 Ashgabat🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high23°C17°C
Hottest monthJuly (38°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year56112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberMay, September, October

🇹🇲 Ashgabat

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (38°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashgabat or Seoul warmer?

Ashgabat is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Ashgabat or Seoul?

Seoul is rainier — Ashgabat sees about 56 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Ashgabat vs Seoul?

Ashgabat is best around April, September, October; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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