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Ashgabat

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ashgabat month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ashgabat are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 23–30°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and March the wettest (about 57 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.11.2237.2
February11.02.4437.3
March17.07.7578.2
April23.313.2349.3
May29.719.02610.9
June36.024.5612.6
July38.527.2312.6
August36.124.8112.1
September30.919.9111.5
October22.612.8169.2
November15.16.4168.2
December9.42.1166.3

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01 · Overview

Ashgabat, in brief

Ashgabat is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Ashgabat took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Ashgabat

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Ashgabat

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Ashgabat

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ashgabat

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ashgabat

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08 · Questions

Questions about Ashgabat

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashgabat

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Ashgabat located and what are its coordinates?

Ashgabat is situated in Turkmenistan at geographic coordinates 37.9500, 58.3833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ashgabat?

Ashgabat has a recorded population of approximately 1,030,063 and observes the Asia/Ashgabat time zone (TMT).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ashgabat?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ashgabat include tk, ru, uz, and the circulating currency is TMT.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ashgabat?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Ashgabat, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.