Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
49°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Ashgabat
Turkmenistan · Asia
Cold days and good sunshine.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
49°F
Lows around 33°F
Precipitation
6 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 41° and nights feel near 29°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
55%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 48°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning37°F
Rain10%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday45°F
Rain9%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon48°F
Rain9%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening42°F
Rain11%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 33 | 1.0 | 6 | 7.9 | 73 |
| Feb | 53 | 35 | 1.6 | 8 | 8.5 | 70 |
| Mar | 63 | 44 | 2.3 | 10 | 9.3 | 65 |
| Apr | 75 | 55 | 1.7 | 7 | 10.3 | 57 |
| May | 86 | 64 | 0.9 | 4 | 12.1 | 47 |
| Jun | 97 | 73 | 0.1 | 1 | 13.5 | 33 |
| Jul | 100 | 78 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.7 | 30 |
| Aug | 98 | 74 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 28 |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.7 | 35 |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 0.4 | 3 | 9.8 | 49 |
| Nov | 61 | 43 | 1.0 | 5 | 8.3 | 65 |
| Dec | 51 | 35 | 0.8 | 5 | 7.6 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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