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When to go · Altin Depe

Altin Depe in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Turkmenistan overall
Prices
Low
Turkmenistan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Altin Depe

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights).

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • Altin DepeHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Turkmenistan overall
Low
Prices · Turkmenistan overall
Low

Turkmenistan overall: Cold nights; Neutrality Day.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Altin Depe, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 0 °C (32 °F)

    Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 5 (better)

    Apr: 7

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Apr: 0

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (desert heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights).

April: Inside Altin Depe's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Altin Depe: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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