When is the best time to go to Ashgabat?

When is the best time to go to Ashgabat? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Ashgabat are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • Ashgabat has dry periods in June, July, August, September and October
  • January is the coldest month of the year


Annual weather in Ashgabat

For full information about the climate and weather in Ashgabat a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 40°F/52°F
0.7in
February 40°F/52°F
1.3in
March 50°F/65°F
1.7in
April 61°F/76°F
1.7in
May 76°F/88°F
1.8in
June 85°F/97°F
0.4in
July 86°F/101°F
0.2in
August 83°F/97°F
0.1in
September 72°F/88°F
0.1in
October 59°F/76°F
0.3in
November 47°F/61°F
0.7in
December 41°F/52°F
0.6in


Weather and climate in Ashgabat

Ashgabat enjoys a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Ashgabat is 76°F (ranging from 52°F in january to 101°F in july). Annual rainfall is 9.5in, with a minimum of 0.1in in august and a maximum of 1.8in in may.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 52°F and it rains in february about 1.3in.
  • From march to may the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 108°F and it rains about 8% of the time in may.
  • In june the climate is very good. It is for example 97°F as maximum temperature in june and you can expect to have 0.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of july the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 101°F°C and it rains in july about 0.2in.
  • Between the months of august and september the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 88°F in average and it rains about 0% of the time in september.
  • In october the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C and it rains about 1% of the time in october.
  • In november the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 47°F.
  • In december the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and it rains about 3% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Ashgabat

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Ashgabat: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Ashgabat

Find out when Ashgabat has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Ashgabat

  • Very low season in Ashgabat
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and December.
  • Low season in Ashgabat
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: November.
  • High season in Ashgabat
    The number of visitors to Ashgabat is high in: March and July.
  • Peak season in Ashgabat
    The largest number of tourists visiting Ashgabat is during: April, May, June, August, September and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Ashgabat month by month



Best time for low prices in Ashgabat

Average price for flights to Ashgabat

A return flight between London and Ashgabat is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 812 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 220 more for your airline ticket to Ashgabat if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Ashgabat

On average, it costs $ 40 per day to hire a car in Ashgabat. This price varies by $ 12 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 34 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 46.

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