Weather in Ashgabat
What's the weather like in Ashgabat?
Ashgabat has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and low overall rainfall. Average daytime highs range from 9°C (48°F) in January to 38°C (100°F) in July, with overnight lows around 1°C (33°F) and 27°C (80°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Ashgabat are April, and October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Ashgabat
- Coordinates
- 37.960, 58.326
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 33°F | 28 mm | 6 | — |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 47 mm | 8 | — |
| March | 16°C / 62°F | 7°C / 44°F | 58 mm | 10 | — |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 42 mm | 8 | — |
| May | 30°C / 85°F | 19°C / 66°F | 35 mm | 7 | — |
| June | 36°C / 97°F | 24°C / 75°F | 8 mm | 1 | — |
| July | 38°C / 100°F | 27°C / 80°F | 5 mm | 1 | — |
| August | 36°C / 96°F | 24°C / 76°F | 2 mm | 1 | — |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 20°C / 67°F | 3 mm | 1 | — |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 19 mm | 4 | — |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 42°F | 21 mm | 5 | — |
| December | 10°C / 49°F | 2°C / 35°F | 15 mm | 4 | — |
Ashgabat by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ashgabat?
The most comfortable months in Ashgabat are usually April, September, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Ashgabat?
July is typically the hottest month in Ashgabat, averaging a high of 38°C (100°F).
What is the coldest month in Ashgabat?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 1°C (33°F).
Does it snow in Ashgabat?
Snow is rare in Ashgabat; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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