Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque
Mosque Prominent mosque and religious complex in Ahal Region
A large mosque in Turkmenistan’s Ahal Region named for Saparmurat Niyazov; visitors note its role in local religious life and contemporary Turkmen architectural projects.
How to Get to Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque #
Located in the Ahal Region around Ashgabat; access details vary and are best checked with local tourist information in Ashgabat or official guides.
Tips for Visiting Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque #
- Dress respectfully; the mosque is a site of worship and local custom requires modest attire
- If visiting during prayer times, observe from the back or ask permission for photography
- Check with local tourism offices in Ashgabat for visitor access rules - some mosques have visiting hours for tourists
Best Time to Visit Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque #
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for visiting Ashgabat's monuments and mosques; summers can be intensely hot.
Weather & Climate near Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque #
Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque'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 -1°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.