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Best time to visit Turkmenistan
The best time to visit in Turkmenistan is from April until October, when you will have a pleasant till hot temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Turkmenistan is 35°C in July and the lowest is 9°C in January.
Turkmenistan has the desert climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Turkmenistan or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Turkmenistan by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 9 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 10 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 7 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
Climate data from city: Ashgabat
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14 day weather forecast Turkmenistan
The weather for in Turkmenistan will be 18° till 10° degrees in the next 14 days with a couple of days chance of light rain showers or even quite a bit of rain.
The weather forecast for Turkmenistan is based on the weather conditions in the city of Ashgabat.
Weather forecast this week
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Sunday 28 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
17° 8° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 0 | |
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Monday 29 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
18° 11° |
0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 1 | |
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Tuesday 30 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
21° 12° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 1 | |
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Wednesday 1 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 16° |
0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 1 | |
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Thursday 2 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
20° 15° |
0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 0 | |
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Friday 3 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
15° 4° |
17.2 mm | 95% | 7 m/s | 1 | |
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Saturday 4 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
7° 3° |
2.6 mm | 70% | 4 m/s | 1 |
Weather forecast next week
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Sunday 5 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
10° 4° |
0 mm | 0% | 5 m/s | 1 | |
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Monday 6 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
12° 6° |
0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 1 | |
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Tuesday 7 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
10° 9° |
2.2 mm | 70% | 3 m/s | 1 | |
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Wednesday 8 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
9° 8° |
0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 1 | |
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Thursday 9 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
10° 8° |
0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 1 | |
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Friday 10 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
10° 10° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 1 | |
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Saturday 11 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
9° 6° |
2.9 mm | 75% | 5 m/s | 1 |
Climate Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has the desert climate prevailing. The temperature during the day is warm and you won't have rain here anytime soon. The average annual temperature for Turkmenistan is 22° degrees and there is about 91 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 296 days a year with an average humidity of 38% and an UV-index of 5.
Climate table of Turkmenistan
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 9 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 10 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 2 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 7 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Days with rain | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Days with snow | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Dry days | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UV-index | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Climate data from city: Ashgabat
Turkmenistan weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Turkmenistan? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
Weather experiences Turkmenistan
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Popular places in Turkmenistan
- Ovaz-Dzhalatay
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- Leningrad
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- Kazy
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- Ashgabat
- Türkmenabat
- Daşoguz
- Mary
- Balkanabat
- Türkmenbaşy
- Tejen
- Kaka
- Atamyrat
- Köneürgench
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- Yegat
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- Karaul-Kuyu
- Imeni Voroshilova
- Imeni Voroshilova
- Birinchi-Chandyr
- Sukhty Pervyy
- Imeni Lenina
- Karamysh
- Garawul
- Karaul
- Kala
Frequently asked questions
Where is Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan lies in a straight line about 9,145 km from New Zealand (Cape Town → Ashgabat).
How long is the flight to Turkmenistan?
The flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Turkmenistan is approximately 12 h. 40 min.
What are the largest airports in Turkmenistan?
These are the largest airports in Turkmenistan:
- Ashgabat International Airport – Ashgabat
- Turkmenabat Airport – Türkmenabat
- Daşoguz Airport – Daşoguz
- Mary Airport – Mary
How many inhabitants are there in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has approximately 5,758,000 inhabitants.
How big is Turkmenistan?
The area of Turkmenistan is around 488,100 km². It is 3x smaller than New Zealand.
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
What is the currency of Turkmenistan?
In Turkmenistan the Turkmenistani manat (TMM) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 28 November 2021
What is the area code of Turkmenistan?
The area code to call Turkmenistan is +993.