January in Turkmenbashi — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10January averages 4°C (39°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 0 sunny days and 9.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 3.2/10 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.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Turkmenbashi — 6.8 points higher on the same scale.
February in Turkmenbashi — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.8/10February averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 4 sunny days and 10.4 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Turkmenbashi — 6.2 points higher on the same scale.
March in Turkmenbashi — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.9/10March averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 11 sunny days and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Turkmenbashi — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
April in Turkmenbashi — reliably good (6th best month)
Good · 7.2/10April averages 17°C (62°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 23 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 6th 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.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Turkmenbashi — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
May in Turkmenbashi — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.7/10May averages 20°C (68°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 10 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Turkmenbashi at 8.7/10 — 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.
June in Turkmenbashi — the year's strongest window
Best window · 10/10June averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 14.8 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Turkmenbashi at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
July in Turkmenbashi — the year's strongest window
Best window · 10/10July averages 29°C (84°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.6 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Turkmenbashi 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 the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
August in Turkmenbashi — the year's strongest window
Best window · 10/10August averages 29°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 29 sunny days and 13.6 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Turkmenbashi 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 the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
September in Turkmenbashi — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.7/10September averages 24°C (75°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 2 mm for the month, with about 20 sunny days and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Turkmenbashi at 9.7/10 — 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.
October in Turkmenbashi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.5/10October averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 8 sunny days and 10.9 daylight hours.
It scores 5.5/10 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 layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Turkmenbashi — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
November in Turkmenbashi — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10November averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 9.7 daylight hours.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Turkmenbashi — 6.8 points higher on the same scale.
December in Turkmenbashi — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10December averages 5°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 0 sunny days and 9.2 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 3.2/10 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 a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Turkmenbashi — 6.8 points higher on the same scale.
