Turkmenistan Weather
🇹🇲 1 city covered · Asia
· semi-arid climate
Best time to visit
March to April
Weather in Turkmenistan at a glance
Our Turkmenistan coverage centers on Ashgabat, which has a semi-arid climate. Expect average highs around 101°F (38°C) in July and 48°F (9°C) in January, with about 48 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Ashgabat - annual average 65°
- Best time to visit: March to April
- Climate type: semi-arid
The bigger picture
Ashgabat averages 9.7 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 254 mm (10.0 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 4 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally March to April. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Ashgabat climate page.
Live weather across Turkmenistan today
Turkmenistan cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat | 65° | Jul · 101° | Jan · 34° | 48 | 9.7 | 4 |
Turkmenistan weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 34° | 6 | 7.4 h/day |
| February | 53° | 37° | 9 | 7.5 h/day |
| March | 62° | 46° | 9 | 8.3 h/day |
| April | 73° | 55° | 6 | 9.6 h/day |
| May | 85° | 66° | 4 | 11.0 h/day |
| June | 97° | 76° | 1 | 12.8 h/day |
| July | 101° | 81° | 1 | 12.7 h/day |
| August | 96° | 77° | 0 | 12.2 h/day |
| September | 87° | 68° | 0 | 11.5 h/day |
| October | 72° | 55° | 3 | 9.2 h/day |
| November | 59° | 44° | 5 | 8.1 h/day |
| December | 49° | 36° | 4 | 6.6 h/day |
Turkmenistan weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Turkmenistan?
Averaged across the covered cities, March to April offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Turkmenistan?
Yes - Ashgabat sees regular snowfall. Ashgabat gets the most, about 4 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Turkmenistan like?
The covered cities fall under semi-arid climate. That means big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall.