Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium

Stadium Large Ashgabat stadium used for national sports events

Ashgabat’s Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium hosts football and large events; visitors note its scale and location within a city famed for monumental white-marble government architecture.

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Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium
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How to Get to Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium #

The stadium is in the southern part of Ashgabat. Taxis are the simplest option from the city center (about 15-25 minutes depending on traffic). Confirm access with local authorities or the stadium administration in advance, especially during events.

Tips for Visiting Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium #

  • If events are happening-particularly football matches-check with local sources or the Turkmenistan Football Federation for entry rules; access can be tightly controlled.
  • Approach with patience: expect checkpoints and official escorts if visiting during national holidays.
  • Bring a telephoto lens: the stadium's exterior mosaics and mosaicked glass can be best appreciated from a distance.

Best Time to Visit Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium #

Visit outside major national holidays when access is easier; Ashgabat's summers are extremely hot.

Spring
Mar-May · 10-25°C
Cooler temperatures for exploring Ashgabat; official events are common in spring.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 15-28°C
Crisp mornings, dramatic evening light on the gleaming white façades.

Weather & Climate near Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium #

Climate

Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 77 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 40 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 38°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 36°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 31°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

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