When is the best time to travel to Turkmenistan?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Barren mountains, moon-like deserts and the ruins of ancient and great civilizations such as Merv, this is Turkmenistan , so what is the best time to travel there?

The worst time to visit Turkmenistan is the summer. You can expect temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius anywhere in the country between July and September. In addition, most of Turkmenistan's tourist treasures are located in the middle of a treeless desert.

The city of Merv, which is located on the banks of the Marghab River, is one of the tourist places that must be visited in Turkmenistan, as it was the largest city in the world during the twelfth century, and today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it is almost impossible to visit it during the summer due to the high temperatures .

In front of all those places that are not recommended to be visited during the summer, the only exception is the Caspian Sea coast, which has a milder climate than the rest of the country. It can even be visited throughout the year, but do not go too far from the coast.

Winters are mild (like most of Central Asia ), with temperatures dropping well below freezing at night, so if you're going to dress well, December to March isn't a bad time to visit.

In general, it can be said that the coolest and most enjoyable times to visit Turkmenistan are in the spring, which extends from March to the beginning of June, and in the fall, from November to December.

Be aware that October 27 is Independence Day in Turkmenistan, and borders are closed from October 20 to November 1 and visas are not issued for this period.

The best activities

Hiking enthusiasts should avoid the summer months, especially July and August, but in the Kopet Dag Mountains it is a little more refreshing, and the best time to see the beautiful nature is in the spring. The same goes for horse riding or cycling, you should avoid the summer.