Monthly climate guide

Ashgabat weather in March

Expect mild weather in Ashgabat in March: afternoons reach about 16°C (60°F), while nights drop to around 3°C (38°F). Around 38 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than February and 6°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

Expect a big gap between day and night — about 13°C.
Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
Rain is above Ashgabat's usual level, by about 114%.
It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 6°C higher.

Avg high

16°C

60°F

Avg low

3°C

38°F

Rainfall

38 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

58%

relative

Sky

66%

cloud · often cloudy

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Average monthly climate in Ashgabat
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	10°C / 50°F	-1°C / 30°F	17 mm	59%	62%
February	10°C / 50°F	-2°C / 29°F	41 mm	61%	64%
March	16°C / 60°F	3°C / 38°F	38 mm	58%	66%
April	22°C / 71°F	8°C / 47°F	26 mm	52%	63%
May	29°C / 83°F	15°C / 60°F	22 mm	41%	53%
June	33°C / 92°F	20°C / 68°F	6 mm	27%	36%
July	35°C / 96°F	23°C / 73°F	9 mm	23%	30%
August	33°C / 91°F	21°C / 69°F	2 mm	22%	28%
September	29°C / 84°F	16°C / 61°F	1 mm	27%	28%
October	22°C / 71°F	9°C / 49°F	15 mm	41%	42%
November	14°C / 57°F	3°C / 37°F	22 mm	56%	55%
December	11°C / 51°F	0°C / 31°F	14 mm	61%	59%

What to pack for March

A warm sweater or fleece for layering
A mid-weight jacket
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
A small travel umbrella, just in case

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Is March a good time to visit Ashgabat?

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Ashgabat in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Ashgabat?

Yes. March is one of the best months for Ashgabat, with highs around 16°C and about 38 mm of rain.

How warm is Ashgabat in March?

Average highs are about 16°C (60°F) and average lows about 3°C (38°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Ashgabat in March?

Ashgabat typically gets around 38 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ashgabat (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.