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Weather in Turkmenistan: Wind, Temperature Swings and Possible Rain This Week
At the start of the week, weather across most of Turkmenistan is influenced by a large anticyclone centered over the Volga region. This system brings cooler air to the country, especially at night, while daytime temperatures remain warm.
Monday:
In northern parts of Balkan and Dashoguz regions: night +10…+15°C, day +20…+25°C.
In Ahal: +21…+28°C; in Mary and Lebap: +23…+28°C.
Tuesday:
Cool nights spread across the country:
Dashoguz and most of Balkan: +8…+13°C;
Ahal: +11…+16°C;
Mary and Lebap: +13…+18°C.
Daytime: +22…+29°C.
Wednesday–Thursday:
Cool nights continue, but daytime temps rise slightly.
Dashoguz & Balkan: +21…+26°C,
Ahal, Mary, Lebap: +23…+28°C.
Friday:
Strong winds expected in Balkan region due to a pressure gradient between low pressure over the Caspian and high pressure to the north. Wind gusts may reach 17–22 m/s with possible dust storms.
Weekend:
The anticyclone weakens and hot air arrives from the south — daytime temps may reach +35…+37°C. However, the heat will be short-lived. Expect unstable weather, stronger winds, and light local showers by the end of the weekend.
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has officially approved the work and rest schedule for 2026. In Turkmenistan, there will be a total of 12 official public holidays across all regions.
Workweek formats are as follows:
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Five-day workweek — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours
The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:
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January 1 — New Year
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March 8 — International Women’s Day
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March 20 — Oraza Bayram
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March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday
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May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan
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May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram
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September 27 — Independence Day
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October 6 — Day of Remembrance
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December 12 — International Neutrality Day
On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.
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