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Usual weather in Turkmenistan

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Turkmenistan? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Turkmenistan

The climate of Turkmenistan is subtropical, but very dry. Summers are long here, from May to September, and they are hot and dry. Winters are usually mild and dry, but they may be cold and damp in the north. You can expect most precipitation from January to May, but weather will still be probably quite dry.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Ahal Province, Altin Depe, Anau, Ashgabat, Balkan Province, Balkanabat, Dashoguz Province, Daşoguz, Geok tepe, Gonur Depe, Jeitun, Karakum, Konye Urgench, Kugitang Nature Reserve, Lebap Province, Mary, Mary Province, Merv, Nissa, Turkmenbashi, Türkmenabat.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 37.9 ℃ (100.22 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 7.7 ℃ (45.86 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -1.4 ℃ (29.48 ℉). The most rainy month here is March, the average number of rainy days is 11.3. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 1.

When travelling to some places in Turkmenistan, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Gora Ayribaba (3139 m) and the lowest point is Vpadina Akchanaya (-81 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Turkmenistan. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in January is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in January is 7.7 ℃ (45.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -1.4 ℃ (29.48 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.75 ℃ (47.75 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 9.1. The average rainfall is 22.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:49 and at the end of the month 10:14.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in February is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in February is 9.8 ℃ (49.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0 ℃ (32 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.75 ℃ (47.75 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 8. The average rainfall is 27.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:14 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:46 and at the end of the month 11:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in March is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in March is 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.2 ℃ (41.36 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.9 ℃ (67.82 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 11.3. The average rainfall is 38.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in April is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in April is 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.4 ℃ (52.52 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.9 ℃ (67.82 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.25 ℃ (81.05 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 9.9. The average rainfall is 44.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:10 and at the end of the month 13:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in May is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in May is 30.7 ℃ (87.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.5 ℃ (61.7 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.25 ℃ (81.05 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.9 ℃ (91.22 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 6.9. The average rainfall is 27.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:13 and at the end of the month 14:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in June is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in June is 35.1 ℃ (95.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.3 ℃ (70.34 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.9 ℃ (91.22 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 36.5 ℃ (97.7 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 2. The average rainfall is 4.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:46 and at the end of the month 14:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in July is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in July is 37.9 ℃ (100.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 36.5 ℃ (97.7 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 37.6 ℃ (99.68 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 1. The average rainfall is 3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:34 and at the end of the month 14:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in August is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in August is 37.3 ℃ (99.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.8 ℃ (69.44 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 37.6 ℃ (99.68 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 34.5 ℃ (94.1 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 1. The average rainfall is 1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:42 and at the end of the month 13:09.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in September is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in September is 31.7 ℃ (89.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.2 ℃ (59.36 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 34.5 ℃ (94.1 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 2. The average rainfall is 3.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:34 and at the end of the month 11:57.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in October is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in October is 22.9 ℃ (73.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.4 ℃ (48.92 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.75 ℃ (67.55 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 5.1. The average rainfall is 13.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:57 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:21 and at the end of the month 10:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in November is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in November is 16.6 ℃ (61.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.8 ℃ (40.64 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.75 ℃ (67.55 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.35 ℃ (56.03 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 6.1. The average rainfall is 19.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:15 and at the end of the month 9:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Turkmenistan in December is this: The average highest temperature in Turkmenistan in December is 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.9 ℃ (33.62 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.35 ℃ (56.03 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 8.1. The average rainfall is 20.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:50 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:34 and at the end of the month 9:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Turkmenistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Keneurgenchtemperature: -1.1 ℃ (30.02 ℉)highest temperature: 3.5 ℃ (38.3 ℉)lowest temperature: 5.1 ℃ (41.18 ℉)rainfall: 12mmrainy days: -
Turkmenbashitemperature: 5.2 ℃ (41.36 ℉)highest temperature: 9.4 ℃ (48.92 ℉)lowest temperature: 1.7 ℃ (35.06 ℉)rainfall: 14.2mmrainy days: -
Nebitdagtemperature: 6 ℃ (42.8 ℉)highest temperature: 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉)lowest temperature: 2.5 ℃ (36.5 ℉)rainfall: 16.2mmrainy days: -
Erbenttemperature: 3.2 ℃ (37.76 ℉)highest temperature: 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉)lowest temperature: -0.7 ℃ (30.74 ℉)rainfall: 13.3mmrainy days: -
Chardzhevtemperature: 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉)highest temperature: 9.7 ℃ (49.46 ℉)lowest temperature: -0.3 ℃ (31.46 ℉)rainfall: 17.3mmrainy days: -
Esengylytemperature: 7.5 ℃ (45.5 ℉)highest temperature: 14 ℃ (57.2 ℉)lowest temperature: 2.8 ℃ (37.04 ℉)rainfall: 26.8mmrainy days: -
Gyzyletrektemperature: 8.4 ℃ (47.12 ℉)highest temperature: 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉)lowest temperature: 4 ℃ (39.2 ℉)rainfall: 22.4mmrainy days: -
Gyzylarbattemperature: 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉)highest temperature: 8.1 ℃ (46.58 ℉)lowest temperature: 0.4 ℃ (32.72 ℉)rainfall: 23.7mmrainy days: -
Repatektemperature: 4.4 ℃ (39.92 ℉)highest temperature: 10.6 ℃ (51.08 ℉)lowest temperature: -0.4 ℃ (31.28 ℉)rainfall: 16.8mmrainy days: -
Bajram Alitemperature: 5.3 ℃ (41.54 ℉)highest temperature: 11.8 ℃ (53.24 ℉)lowest temperature: 1.4 ℃ (34.52 ℉)rainfall: 24mmrainy days: -
Carsangatemperature: 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉)highest temperature: 12.4 ℃ (54.32 ℉)lowest temperature: 2.4 ℃ (36.32 ℉)rainfall: 20.6mmrainy days: -
Saragttemperature: 6.4 ℃ (43.52 ℉)highest temperature: 13 ℃ (55.4 ℉)lowest temperature: 1.7 ℃ (35.06 ℉)rainfall: 26.3mmrainy days: -




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.