With 727,700 inhabitants, Ashgabat is the most populous city in Turkmenistan. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 14 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashgabat has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ashgabat in July, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 41 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Ashgabat, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
When flying to Ashgabat, you’ll arrive at Ashgabat (ASB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ashgabat from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 15m.