What wetsuit do you need in Turkmenistan?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 4 coastal cities in Turkmenistan.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkmenbaşy | 8.9°C Feb | 25.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Hazar | 7.9°C Feb | 26.5°C Aug | nothing |
| Esenguly | 9.4°C Jan | 28.8°C Aug | nothing |
| Garabogaz | 7.6°C Feb | 22.4°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Turkmenistan →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from