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.

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Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque at a Glance#

Address: Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque area, Ahal Region, Turkmenistan

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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.

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

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-1° – 7°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 9°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

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.

67 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 14°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

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

89 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° – 35°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

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

98 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

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.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° – 30°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 23°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

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

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
4° – 15°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 9°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight