Ashgabat Flagpole
The Ashgabat Flagpole is a flagpole located in the city of Ashgabat. It is one of the 8 most looked-up sights in Turkmenistan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the spring or autumn months when temperatures are moderate. In April and May, daily highs range from 22 °C to 27 °C, while October offers highs of 22 °C. Summer months are hot, with July reaching highs of 35 °C, and winter months are cooler, with January highs of 8 °C. Rainfall is lowest between June and September, with August seeing about 3 mm of rain over 1 day.
The site is located 8 km from the capital, Ashgabat. Ashgabat International Airport is the nearest airport, situated 11 km away. Travelers can combine a visit to the flagpole with other nearby locations, such as the Independence Monument, which is 2.9 km away, Nisa, located 14.1 km away, or Jeitun, which is 33.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is March, with about 56 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 31 | 56 | 49 | 37 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 26 | 24 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
