December · Turkmenistan
Best time to visit Ashgabat in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ashgabat in December
Average temperature 4°C, 8 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Ashgabat scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ashgabat's white marble buildings and golden statues rise from the Turkmen desert.
December in Ashgabat — middling scores, decent value
Expect 4°C (39°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ashgabat — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ashgabat in December?
- In December, Ashgabat averages 4°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ashgabat?
- December earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ashgabat in December?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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