Climate normals · 1970–2000
Balkanabat Climate
Balkanabat is a city in Turkmenistan (02) with a population of about 87,822. Its average annual temperature is 16.5°C (62°F), with roughly 151 mm of rain per year.
16.5°C
Avg Temp
151
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Balkanabat Climate
Balkanabat has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F) and receives about 151 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.5°C
Avg Temp
151
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 12 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 15 mm |
| March | 9° / 48° | 23 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 21 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 19 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 5 mm |
| July | 30° / 86° | 8 mm |
| August | 30° / 86° | 3 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 4 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 11 mm |
| November | 10° / 50° | 14 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 16 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 Balkanabat
The most comfortable months to visit Balkanabat are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 36°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Balkanabat are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Balkanabat, Turkmenistan has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C and about 151 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Balkanabat average about 36°C (97°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.