The weather in May in Ashgabat

It's hot in May in Ashgabat with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 23°C.

May is a good month to be in Ashgabat for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 46°C in 2021, Ashgabat reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 31°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 23 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Ashgabat

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ashgabat. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Ashgabat New York
Average temperature 32°C 22°C
Max. temperature 37°C 28°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 23 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 5 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Ashgabat with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 32°C, with nights around 20°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ashgabat is around 36°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Ashgabat

Temperature in May in Ashgabat over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Ashgabat, 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.

Daily Precipitation in May in Ashgabat

Total precipitation in May in Ashgabat over the years

Daily UV index in May in Ashgabat

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ashgabat, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Ashgabat by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ashgabat. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.