Ashgabat weather in January

January in Ashgabat: cold, dry — a good time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Ashgabat · #300 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 68/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Ashgabat climate normals — January

Daytime high10°C / 50°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 30°F
Feels like (high)6°C / 43°F
Rainfall21 mm / 0.8 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity63%💧 humid
Dew point-4°C / 25°F
Sunshine8 h/day
Daylight9.9 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall2 cm / 0.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Ashgabat in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Ashgabat?
January in Ashgabat: cold, dry — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ashgabat on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
What is the weather like in Ashgabat in January?
In January, Ashgabat averages a daily high of 10°C and a low of -1.1°C, with about 21.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ashgabat in January?
Ashgabat has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in January.
Does it snow in Ashgabat in January?
Ashgabat sees roughly 2 cm of snowfall in January.

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