Turkmenistan has an extreme continental climate: temperatures in Ashgabat vary between 46°C (114°F) in summer and -5°C (23°F) in winter, although it has been known to reach -22°C (-8°F) in extremity. Temperatures in the desert in summer can reach 50°C (122°F) during the day before falling rapidly at night. During the winter, it can reach -10° to -15°C (14° to 15°F).
Required ClothingFor those intending to visit the desert in summer, lightweights arevital for the day with warmer clothing for those intending to spend thenight in the open. Heavyweights should be taken for winter visits.
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