When to go · Anau
Anau, month by month
The best months for Anau: Apr, May, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across Turkmenistan: Cool and grey; possible snow in Ashgabat.9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across Turkmenistan: Cold nights in the desert.11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across Turkmenistan: Nowruz; desert greening.17 °C (63 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Anau's best window: Apr–May, Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Anau's best window: Apr–May, Oct.30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across Turkmenistan: Heat; early starts only.36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat).39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days102 °F (39 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat).38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across Turkmenistan: Heat breaks late in the month; Independence Day.32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Anau's best window: Apr–May, Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 4 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across Turkmenistan: Cool, clear.17 °C (63 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct). Across Turkmenistan: Cold nights; Neutrality Day.11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Anau, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
May: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Inside Anau's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
May: Inside Anau's best window: Apr–May, Oct.
Anau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.