Ashgabat
Capital of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan with a population of 1,030,063 in 2022. Visitors come to explore local landmarks such as the Independence Monument, Jeitun, and the Ashgabat Flagpole.
What to see
The city features notable structures including the Independence Monument and the Ashgabat Flagpole. Visitors can also see the archaeological site of Jeitun located in the area.
When to go
Spring and autumn bring moderate daily temperatures. April has a high of 23 °C and a low of 12 °C with 45 mm of rain. October sees a high of 23 °C and a low of 12 °C with 12 mm of rain. Summer months are hotter, with July reaching a high of 36 °C and a low of 26 °C and very little rain. Winter temperatures drop, with January averaging a high of 8 °C and a low of -1 °C and 28 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest facility is Ashgabat International Airport, located 5 km from the city.
Top sights in Ashgabat
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is March, with about 54 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 32 | 54 | 45 | 32 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Ashgabat (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.