Climate & Weather Guide in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has an overwhelmingly arid continental climate shaped by the Karakum Desert, which covers about 80% of the country. Most of the country is hot and very dry, with long sunny summers, low rainfall, and large day-to-night temperature swings. The main climate pattern is desert to cold semi-arid, while mountains in the east and southeast are cooler and slightly wetter. For residents and expats, this means intense summer heat, mild to cool winters in many lowland areas, and a strong need for heat management, water awareness, and dust tolerance.