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Turkmenabat in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Turkmenistan: Cool and grey; possible snow in Ashgabat.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
7°C (45°F) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
Turkmenistan overall
Prices
Low
Turkmenistan overall

Verdict

MixedTurkmenistan month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Turkmenistan: Cool and grey; possible snow in Ashgabat.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • TurkmenabatHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 4 days
  • Mary and the east, Turkmenistan · Merv, Mary, Turkmenabatcool

    Among the hottest places in Central Asia in July.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Turkmenistan overall
Low
Prices · Turkmenistan overall
Low

Turkmenistan overall: Cool and grey; possible snow in Ashgabat.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Turkmenabat, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Mar: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)

    Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 4 (better)

    Mar: 6

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 1

January: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Turkmenistan: Cool and grey; possible snow in Ashgabat.

March: Inside Turkmenabat's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Turkmenabat: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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