October weather forecast
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Come October, the weather in Ashgabat leans towards the milder side compared to September's swelter. Daylight hours continue to wane as the city leans further into autumn. The drying trend reverses, resulting in more consistent rainfall compared to September. Despite the uptick in rainfall, it is indeed a pleasant season for outdoor activities with its relatively moderate temperatures and humidity. The increasingly cooler nights necessitate warmer clothing.

Temperature

The onset of October in Ashgabat entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a hot 31.7°C (89.1°F) in September to a moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F). Ashgabat sees a consistent average low-temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F) in October, indicating a substantial decrease from the day's temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 54%.

Rainfall

In Ashgabat, in October, during 6 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ashgabat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90 days and collects up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Ashgabat, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Ashgabat, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 18:08 +05.

Sunshine

In Ashgabat, the average sunshine in October is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.