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Türkmenbaşy

City · 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
Population 91,745
Area 167 km²
Time zone Asia/Ashgabat

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Türkmenbaşy Essentials

Türkmenbaşy serves as Turkmenistan's primary Caspian port and the gateway to the Avaza National Tourist Zone. This selection spans the city's dual identity, from the historic Russian Orthodox Church of the Archangel Michael and the traditional Kenar Bazary to the modern marble architecture of the Avaza district. The list includes purpose-built leisure facilities like the Jadyly Kenar theme park and monuments marking the city's 19th-century origins as Krasnovodsk.

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Caspian Leisure & Landmarks

Avaza is Turkmenistan's premier Caspian Sea resort zone, characterized by rapid modern development and luxury infrastructure. This selection highlights the district's primary entertainment hubs, including the expansive Jadyly Kenar and Älemgoşar amusement parks. The area also features specialized facilities such as the Avaza Aquapark and the Tolkun Yacht Club, which serves as a central hub for maritime activities and boat rentals. These landmarks define the contemporary coastal skyline of the Turkmenbasy region.

5 places

Cultural Landmarks

Explore the cultural landscape of Türkmenbaşy, a historic port city on the Caspian Sea. This collection highlights significant landmarks ranging from Soviet-era architectural achievements like the Oilworkers' Palace of Culture to somber historical sites like the Japanese Prisoner of War Memorial. These monuments and venues document the city's evolution from its 19th-century roots as Krasnovodsk to its modern role as a gateway to the Avaza coastal district.

7 places

Türkmenbaşy — Map

Türkmenbaşy — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -3°–12°
  • 3° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -3°–14°
  • 3° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–19°
  • 7° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 7°–27°
  • 12° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 13°–32°
  • 18° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 18°–37°
  • 23° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 33°) · extremes 22°–38°
  • 26° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–38°
  • 26° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 28° (feels like 26°) · extremes 16°–33°
  • 21° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 9°–27°
  • 15° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 3°–19°
  • 9° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -1°–14°
  • 5° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Turkmenistani Manat TMT · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type B / Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Turkmen
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+993
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Tours & Activities

Avaza
Walk
Awazanyn Yalkymy Binasy
Drive
Awaza Congress Center

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