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The best time to visit Ashgabat is April-May
The very hottest temperatures in Ashgabat get to around 40℃ (104℉) in the height of summer. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -1℃ (30℉).
The days are longest in Ashgabat in June, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. The wet season in Ashgabat usually falls during the months surrounding April each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Ashgabat, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Ashgabat seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Ashgabat as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Ashgabat is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Ashgabat
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Ashgabat for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Ashgabat climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Ashgabat for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Ashgabat in January
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Ashgabat in February
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Ashgabat in March
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 49%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Ashgabat in April
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Ashgabat in May
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 34%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Ashgabat in June
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 23%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Ashgabat in July
- Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 20%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Ashgabat in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 19%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Ashgabat in September
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 26%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Ashgabat in October
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 35%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Ashgabat in November
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Ashgabat in December
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 51%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ashgabat in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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