Winters in Ashgabat are mild, with temperatures ranging from around -6°C to 24°C, averaging near-freezing. Springs bring rapid warming, with temperatures often reaching the mid-30s by April and May. Summers are hot, with highs frequently above 40°C from June to August, while lows remain relatively moderate, in the mid-to-high teens. Autumn brings a welcome respite, with temperatures dropping back down into the single digits and low twenties by October and November. Winters return, with temperatures again hovering around freezing by December.