Climate of Ashgabat, Ahal, Turkmenistan
Point-value climate at Ashgabat (Ahal, Turkmenistan). Population approximately 727,700.
Located in Ahal, Turkmenistan, Ashgabat has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 727,700. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.5°C / 36.5°F in January to 31.1°C / 88°F in July, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (August) to 39 mm / 1.5 in (March) — about 239 mm / 9.4 in across the year. As the national capital of Turkmenistan, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ashgabat's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5°C36.5°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| February | 4.3°C39.7°F | 31 mm1.2″ | — |
| March | 9.7°C49.5°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| April | 17.5°C63.5°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 22.9°C73.2°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 28.6°C83.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.1°C88°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29°C84.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 23.5°C74.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 16°C60.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 9.9°C49.8°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
| December | 4.8°C40.6°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ashgabat?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Ashgabat's warmest month is July at an average of 31.1°C / 88°F, and its driest month is August with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Ashgabat?
Ashgabat, in Ahal, Turkmenistan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.5°C / 36.5°F in January to 31.1°C / 88°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 239 mm / 9.4 in, with the wettest month being March (39 mm / 1.5 in) and the driest August (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Ashgabat in July?
The average temperature in Ashgabat in July is 31.1°C / 88°F, with rainfall of about 4 mm / 0.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Ashgabat?
The driest month in Ashgabat is August, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 29°C / 84.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Ashgabat?
The wettest month in Ashgabat is March, with approximately 39 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall.