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 high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2 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.