January in Darvaza Gas Crater — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.1/10January averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 0 sunny days and 9.4 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
February in Darvaza Gas Crater — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.1/10February averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 7 sunny days and 10.4 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
March in Darvaza Gas Crater — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.5/10March averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 16 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Darvaza Gas Crater at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
April in Darvaza Gas Crater — the year's strongest window
Best window · 10/10April averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 24 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Darvaza Gas Crater at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
May in Darvaza Gas Crater — the year's strongest window
Best window · 10/10May averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.2 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Darvaza Gas Crater at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.
June in Darvaza Gas Crater — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.4/10June averages 30°C (87°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 14.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
July in Darvaza Gas Crater — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10July averages 32°C (90°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
August in Darvaza Gas Crater — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.4/10August averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
September in Darvaza Gas Crater — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.4/10September averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 24 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Darvaza Gas Crater at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.
October in Darvaza Gas Crater — reliably good (5th best month)
Good · 8.4/10October averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 11 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
November in Darvaza Gas Crater — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.4/10November averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 3 sunny days and 9.7 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
December in Darvaza Gas Crater — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.4/10December averages -1°C (30°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 0 sunny days and 9.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Darvaza Gas Crater — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.
