The best time to visit Turkmenistan

Temperatures vary between 1°C and 9°C, but can get as low as -8°C. With more than 70% of the country engulfed by the Kara-Kum Desert, even winter is relatively mild. Siberian winds can sweep in; with little protection in the desert, we would recommend staying close to the main cities.

Temperatures vary between 1°C and 9°C, but can get as low as -8°C. With more than 70% of the country engulfed by the Kara-Kum Desert, even winter is relatively mild. Siberian winds can sweep in; with little protection in the desert, we would recommend staying close to the main cities.

Temperatures vary between 6°C and 16°C. Spring brings a sea of colour, from the green grass to the blossoming buds, and more pleasant temperatures. Nowruz festival is celebrated across Central Asia, which is the Persian New Year. It’s also a great time to explore the desert when the temperatures make it more hospitable; discover interesting sights and camp out in the wilderness. Rainfall is rare in Turkmenistan, but there are the occasional spring showers.

Temperatures vary from 10-20°C and is a great time to explore without the heat of the summer. Rainfall is rare, but there are the occasional spring showers. Flowers bloom and vegetation grows in the desert. This is a fabulous time for trekking in the Kopat Dag mountain range. Visit the flaming gas crater at Darvaza and the windswept ruins of ancient cities.

Temperatures vary from 10-20°C and is a great time to explore without the heat of the summer. Rainfall is rare, but there are the occasional spring showers. Visit the Yangikala Canyon in the west with its striped layers of rock, or take a tour of the Kugitang Mountains near Uzbekistan.

Temperatures start to rise as summer arrives and can vary between 24°C and 37°C, but can soar into the 40s.

In the summer months, temperatures can exceed 50°C. We don’t recommend travel in the cities, but the Caspian Sea coast can be milder. The mountains may even be cool enough for trekking in the early mornings and evenings.

In the summer months, temperatures can exceed 50°C. We don’t recommend travel in the cities, but the Caspian Sea coast can be milder. The mountains may even be cool enough for trekking in the early mornings and evenings.

Autumn is a great time to visit Turkmenistan after the searing heat of the summer and below the snowy winter. Venture into the desert and visit the ancient ruins of Merv; why not camp out overnight to experience a different way of life? See the greens of summer shift to the oranges and yellows of autumn with a mountain hike in the south of the country. Temperatures can drop significantly at night, so make sure to pack layers. Rainfall is rare, but you might experience the odd autumnal shower.

Temperatures hover around 20°C in October, making it a pleasant time to explore desert ruins and Turkmenistan’s cities. Rainfall is rare, but you might experience the odd autumnal shower.

Temperatures hover around 14°C in November, making for comfortable weather conditions to explore. Towards the end of November, Siberian winds sweep in; with little protection in the desert, we would recommend staying close to the main cities.

Temperatures vary between 1°C and 9°C, but can get as low as -8°C. With more than 70% of the country engulfed by the Kara-Kum Desert, even winter is relatively mild. Siberian winds can sweep in; with little protection in the desert, we would recommend staying close to the main cities.