What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 39°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation*: 220 mm per year, averaging 18 mm per month
- Snowfall: 11 cm per year
- Driest months: 1,0 mm in September, 2,3 mm in August and 2,5 mm in July
- Wettest months: 65 mm in February, 31 mm in March and 31 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Turkmenistan
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Turkmenistan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Turkmenistan
This graph shows how much rainfall Turkmenistan gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Turkmenistan
This graph shows how much snow Turkmenistan gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Turkmenistan
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Turkmenistan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Turkmenistan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Turkmenistan
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Turkmenistan over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Turkmenistan
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Turkmenistan over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
