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Türkmenbaşy

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Türkmenbaşy?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • Restricted consular support

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Türkmenbaşy month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Türkmenbaşy are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and April the wettest (about 28 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)
January7.71.9156.7
February8.92.5157.3
March13.86.1228.9
April20.211.42810.2
May26.417.01011.9
June32.522.4312.9
July34.825.2212.3
August34.625.2412.0
September28.419.81110.7
October20.712.7149.3
November13.76.8137.7
December8.62.6136.9

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Death of Saparmurat Niyazov

    Niyazov died of a heart attack on 21 December 2006 at the Türkmenbaşy Palace.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Saparmurat Niyazov

    President for life of Turkmenistan (1990‑2006) who adopted the title “Türkmenbaşy”; died at the Türkmenbaşy Palace.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Türkmenbaşy (city)

    Major port city on the Türkmenbaşy Gulf of the Caspian Sea, formerly Krasnovodsk.

  • Awaza Convention Center

    Conference centre located in the Awaza borough of Türkmenbaşy.

  • Türkmenbaşy Palace

    Presidential residence where Saparmurat Niyazov died in 2006.

  • Consulate of Russia in Türkmenbaşy

    Russian diplomatic mission in the city.

  • Awlamyş village

    Village in Türkmenbaşy District, Balkan Province.

  • Türkmenbaşy şäherçesi

    Town that serves as the administrative centre of Türkmenbaşy District.

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01 · Overview

Türkmenbaşy, in brief

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02 · History

How Türkmenbaşy took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Türkmenbaşy

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Türkmenbaşy

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Türkmenbaşy located and what are its coordinates?

Türkmenbaşy is situated in Turkmenistan at geographic coordinates 40.0222, 52.9552 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Türkmenbaşy?

Türkmenbaşy has a recorded population of approximately 91,745 and observes the Asia/Ashgabat time zone (TMT).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Türkmenbaşy?

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

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