Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Weather
Ashgabat hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 103°F (39°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 101°F (38°C).
Current conditions in detail
Ashgabat weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Ashgabat looks sunny, with a high of 106° and an overnight low of 88°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Ashgabat 14-day forecast
About the weather in Ashgabat
Weather in Ashgabat is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 101°F (38°C), while January highs hover near 48°F (9°C). Annual precipitation averages 10.0 inches (254 mm) over about 48 rainy days.
Ashgabat weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 101°F (38°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 48°F (9°C)
- Record high: 115°F (46°C) · Record low: 5°F (-15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
- Snow: about 4 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 101°F (38°C) and overnight lows stay near 81°F (27°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 48°F (9°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 115°F (46°C) and dropped as low as 5°F (-15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.2 inches (56 mm) of rain over 9 days, while August is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 4 days in a typical year, mostly from December through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Ashgabat is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Ashgabat turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 98°F (37°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Ashgabat brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); rain falls on about 8 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Ashgabat runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 50°F (10°C) and nights around 36°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Ashgabat by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 34° | 6 | 1.1 in | 7.4 h/day | 68% |
| February | 53° | 37° | 9 | 1.9 in | 7.5 h/day | 68% |
| March | 62° | 46° | 9 | 2.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 65% |
| April | 73° | 55° | 6 | 1.3 in | 9.6 h/day | 54% |
| May | 85° | 66° | 4 | 1.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 45% |
| June | 97° | 76° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.8 h/day | 25% |
| July | 101° | 81° | 1 | 0.1 in | 12.7 h/day | 24% |
| August | 96° | 77° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.2 h/day | 22% |
| September | 87° | 68° | 0 | 0.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 28% |
| October | 72° | 55° | 3 | 0.7 in | 9.2 h/day | 46% |
| November | 59° | 44° | 5 | 0.7 in | 8.1 h/day | 62% |
| December | 49° | 36° | 4 | 0.6 in | 6.6 h/day | 72% |