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Turkmenistan

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Comfortable 67 / 100
83%
13%
Ideal 4% Comfortable 83% Acceptable 13%
Best spot: Ahal Region — 78
Typical conditions: 66
Cities: 10 Regions: 6 Updated: 12 Sep, 21:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 10 cities in Turkmenistan by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 6 regions of Turkmenistan by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Turkmenistan by VanSky Regions of Turkmenistan

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Türkmenbaşy
Balkan Province
93
Änew
Ahal Region
89
Awaza
Balkan Province
88
Bayramaly
Mary Region
87
Ashgabat
Ashgabat
86
Mary
Mary Region
85
Türkmenabat
Lebap Region
83
Tejen
Ahal Region
82
Balkanabat
Balkan Province
79
Daşoguz
Daşoguz Region
78

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Türkmenbaşy 93
  2. 2 Änew 89
  3. 3 Daşoguz 78
  4. 4 Awaza 88
  5. 5 Türkmenabat 83

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Mary 85
  2. 2 Balkanabat 79
  3. 3 Tejen 82
  4. 4 Bayramaly 87
  5. 5 Ashgabat 86

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Turkmenistan for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Turkmenistan?
Weather data for all cities in Turkmenistan is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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TM Turkmenistan — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

RON 80

$0.33 /l

TMT1.15 · €0.28/l

1 of 18

cheaper than 100% of countries

RON 92

$0.38 /l

TMT1.35 · €0.33/l

4 of 168

cheaper than 98% of countries

RON 95

$0.43 /l

TMT1.50 · €0.37/l

3 of 102

cheaper than 98% of countries

Diesel

$0.38 /l

TMT1.35 · €0.33/l

5 of 167

cheaper than 98% of countries

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