Best time to visit Ashgabat
White-marble capital, and a desert crater burning for 50 years
- Highest-rated months
- April, October
- Other good months
- March, May, November
- Less favorable months
- June, July, August
Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
This destination has its own seasonal assessment.
Travel advisory snapshot
US advisory level 1
Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.
Read the official advisoryWeather by month
| Month | Seasonal rating | Daytime high | Nighttime low | Rainfall | Seasonal reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 8.6°C / 47°F | 0.5°C / 33°F | 23 mm | Cold | |
| February 2027 | 10.9°C / 52°F | 1.7°C / 35°F | 34 mm | Cold, Ramadan | |
| March 2027 | 16.8°C / 62°F | 6.6°C / 44°F | 40 mm | Pleasant weather, Ramadan | |
| April 2027 | 23.9°C / 75°F | 12.2°C / 54°F | 36 mm | Pleasant weather, Seasonal sights | |
| May 2027 | 30.6°C / 87°F | 17.9°C / 64°F | 26 mm | Pleasant weather, Scorching heat, Dust storms | |
| June 2027 | 36.5°C / 98°F | 22.8°C / 73°F | 7 mm | Scorching heat, Dust storms | |
| July 2027 | 38.7°C / 102°F | 25.1°C / 77°F | 4 mm | Scorching heat | |
| August 2027 | 37.3°C / 99°F | 22.9°C / 73°F | 2 mm | Scorching heat | |
| September 2027 | 31.5°C / 89°F | 17.6°C / 64°F | 4 mm | Scorching heat | |
| October 2026 | 23.6°C / 74°F | 11.2°C / 52°F | 11 mm | Pleasant weather, Seasonal sights | |
| November 2026 | 15°C / 59°F | 5.1°C / 41°F | 27 mm | Pleasant weather | |
| December 2026 | 9.7°C / 49°F | 1.7°C / 35°F | 20 mm | Cold |
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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.
Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.
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When is the best time to visit Ashgabat?
The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in April, October. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?
No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.
Sources and limits
This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.
TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)
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