When to go · Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan in July
Avoid month. 45 °C (113 °F) in the desert.Avoid month. 113 °F (45 °C) in the desert.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Crowds
- Low
- Turkmenistan
- Prices
- Medium
- Turkmenistan
Verdict
45 °C (113 °F) in the desert.113 °F (45 °C) in the desert.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- Ashgabat and the Kopet Dag foothills · Ashgabat, Nisa, Kow Atahot
Hot, dry summers to 40 °C (104 °F)+, mild wet winters with occasional snow.Hot, dry summers to 104 °F (40 °C)+, mild wet winters with occasional snow.
- Karakum desert · Darvaza, Yangykalahot
Desert extremes: 45 °C (113 °F) in summer, below freezing on winter nights; dust storms in spring.Desert extremes: 113 °F (45 °C) in summer, below freezing on winter nights; dust storms in spring.
- Mary and the east · Merv, Mary, Turkmenabathot
Among the hottest places in Central Asia in July.
- North (Dashoguz) · Konye-Urgench, Dashoguzhot
Colder winters like Khiva across the border.
- Caspian coast · Turkmenbashi, Awazahot
Beach season June–September at Awaza; windy winters.
- Balkan Province: Caspian coast · Turkmenbashi and coasthot
Summers are hot (35 °C (95 °F)+); winters mild. Best months: April–May and October.Summers are hot (95 °F (35 °C)+); winters mild. Best months: April–May and October.
- Balkan Province: Interior desert · Balkanabat and Karakumhot
Desert climate: very hot summers, cold winters. Best months: April–May and September–October.
- Dashoguz Province: Dashoguz Province · Northern Karakum Deserthot
Winters moderately cold (Jan avg -4 to -7 °C (25 to 19 °F), can drop to -36 °C (−33 °F)); summers extreme (Jul avg 27–29 °C (81–84 °F), peaks 43–44 °C (109–111 °F)). Annual rainfall ~100 mm. Best months: April–May and September–October.Winters moderately cold (Jan avg 25 to 19 °F (-4 to -7 °C), can drop to −33 °F (-36 °C)); summers extreme (Jul avg 81–84 °F (27–29 °C), peaks 109–111 °F (43–44 °C)). Annual rainfall ~100 mm. Best months: April–May and September–October.
- Lebap Province: Türkmenabat / Lebap · Amu Darya valley and Karakum Desertvery hot
Summer (Jun–Aug) is extreme: 40 °C (104 °F)+ days. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cool, 0–10 °C (32–50 °F). Spring (Apr–May) and autumn (Sep–Oct) are the best times.Summer (Jun–Aug) is extreme: 104 °F (40 °C)+ days. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cool, 32–50 °F (0–10 °C). Spring (Apr–May) and autumn (Sep–Oct) are the best times.
- Mary Province: Mary / Merv · Southeastern Turkmenistanhot
Best months are April–May and October. Summer (June–August) is extreme: 40 °C (104 °F)+ days. Winter is mild but can be windy.Best months are April–May and October. Summer (June–August) is extreme: 104 °F (40 °C)+ days. Winter is mild but can be windy.
- Ashgabat39 °C (102 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 0 rain days102 °F (39 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 0 rain days
- Altin Depe42 °C (108 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 0 rain days108 °F (42 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 0 rain days
- Anau39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days102 °F (39 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 1 rain days
- Balkanabat36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 3 rain days
- Bayramaly38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain days
- Daşoguz36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 7 rain days
- Geok-tepe38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain days
- Gonur Depe39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days102 °F (39 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain days
- Konye Urgench35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain days
- Merv41 °C (106 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 0 rain days106 °F (41 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 0 rain days
- Nissa36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain days
- Turkmenbashi34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain days
- Turkmenabat39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days102 °F (39 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain days
- Mary40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 0 rain days104 °F (40 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 0 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Turkmenistan
- Low
- Prices · Turkmenistan
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Turkmenistan, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Jul: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jul: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Apr: 1
July: 45 °C in the desert.
April: Best month; Akhal-Teke horse day.
Turkmenistan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in July
Better another month
Hottest month; 40°C (104°F) and above.Hottest month; 104°F (40°C) and above.