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Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque

Mosque

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.

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Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque essentials

Address: Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque area, Ahal Region, Turkmenistan
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When to Go

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.

Spring and Autumn
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · 15-30°C
Milder temperatures suitable for sightseeing in Ashgabat.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -2-12°C
Cold, dry weather with clear skies but shorter daylight hours.

Weather & Climate near Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 82 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -1° - 7° 1° 26 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
February Good 0° - 9° 2° 30 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.6h
March Good 5° - 14° 8° 36 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Excellent 11° - 23° 17° 32 mm partly cloudy 52% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Excellent 16° - 29° 23° 27 mm some cloud 40% 2.9 m/s 1.9 very high 14.1h
June Ideal 22° - 35° 28° 7 mm clear 27% 3.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.6h
July Ideal 24° - 38° 31° 4 mm clear 23% 3.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.4h
August Ideal 22° - 36° 29° 2 mm clear 21% 3.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.5h
September Ideal 17° - 30° 24° 4 mm clear 25% 2.4 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Excellent 10° - 23° 16° 14 mm mostly sunny 39% 2.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 4° - 15° 9° 20 mm some cloud 53% 2.0 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
December Good 1° - 9° 3° 25 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
Getting There & Around

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