Climate normals · 1970–2000
Ashgabat Climate
Ashgabat is a city in Turkmenistan (S) with a population of about 1,030,063. Its average annual temperature is 16.7°C (62°F), with roughly 236 mm of rain per year.
16.7°C
Avg Temp
236
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Ashgabat Climate
Ashgabat has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F) and receives about 236 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.7°C
Avg Temp
236
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 26 mm |
| February | 4° / 40° | 31 mm |
| March | 10° / 49° | 39 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 34 mm |
| May | 23° / 73° | 29 mm |
| June | 29° / 84° | 7 mm |
| July | 31° / 88° | 4 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 2 mm |
| September | 24° / 74° | 4 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 14 mm |
| November | 10° / 50° | 22 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 24 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ashgabat
The most comfortable months to visit Ashgabat are typically September, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 38°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Ashgabat are typically September, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C and about 236 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Ashgabat average about 38°C (101°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.