When to go · Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan in November
Good month. Cool, clear.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Turkmenistan
- Prices
- Low
- Turkmenistan
Verdict
Cool, clear.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- Ashgabat and the Kopet Dag foothills · Ashgabat, Nisa, Kow Atafine
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, Yangykalafine
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, Turkmenabatfine
Among the hottest places in Central Asia in July.
- North (Dashoguz) · Konye-Urgench, Dashoguzcool
Colder winters like Khiva across the border.
- Caspian coast · Turkmenbashi, Awazafine
Beach season June–September at Awaza; windy winters.
- Balkan Province: Caspian coast · Turkmenbashi and coastfine
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 Karakumfine
Desert climate: very hot summers, cold winters. Best months: April–May and September–October.
- Dashoguz Province: Dashoguz Province · Northern Karakum Desertcool
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 Desertcool
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 Turkmenistanbest weather
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.
- Ashgabat16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain days
- Altin Depe19 °C (66 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 4 rain days
- Anau17 °C (63 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain days
- Balkanabat16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
- Bayramaly17 °C (63 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain days
- Daşoguz13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 3 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 3 rain days
- Geok-tepe16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain days
- Gonur Depe16 °C (61 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain days
- Konye Urgench12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 2 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 2 rain days
- Merv20 °C (68 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 4 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 4 rain days
- Nissa15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 4 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 4 rain days
- Turkmenbashi13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
- Turkmenabat15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 3 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 3 rain days
- Mary16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 3 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 3 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Turkmenistan
- Low
- Prices · Turkmenistan
- Low
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Verdict
Nov: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Apr: 1
November: Cool, clear.
April: Best month; Akhal-Teke horse day.
Turkmenistan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
Where to go in November
Rated best or good this month
Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov