The climate of Turkmenistan
The current climate in Turkmenistan features temperatures ranging from a high of 39°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Turkmenistan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Turkmenistan in recent years was 47°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in February 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Turkmenistan gets 220 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 11 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Turkmenistan is based on weather data from Ashgabat. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Turkmenistan to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Turkmenistan?
The best time to visit Turkmenistan for sunny weather is March through May, September and October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Turkmenistan. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Turkmenistan
The climate table of Turkmenistan shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 32 | 24 | 15 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 22 | 65 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 5,2 | 2,5 | 2,3 | 1,0 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,4 | 7,1 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Turkmenistan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Turkmenistan
Yearly Temperature in Turkmenistan
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Turkmenistan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Turkmenistan
Total Yearly Precipitation in Turkmenistan
Average Snowfall per Month in Turkmenistan
Total Yearly Snowfall in Turkmenistan
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Turkmenistan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Turkmenistan
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Average weather in Turkmenistan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Turkmenistan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.