Climate Insights for Balkanabat

The climate in Balkanabat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 173mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 31mm of rainfall. Balkanabat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Balkanabat has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 33°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Balkanabat is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 173mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 31mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3mm. That's 29mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 6cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Balkanabat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Balkanabat, which began on June 21, 2026. Balkanabat is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Balkanabat is during April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balkanabat based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.