Independence Monument Garaşsyzlyk binasy
The Independence Monument, known locally as Garaşsyzlyk binasy, is a monument and observation tower standing 118 meters tall in Ashgabat. Built from reinforced concrete and steel, it ranks as one of the 5 most looked-up sights in Turkmenistan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the spring months of April and May or the autumn months of September and October, when daily highs range between 22 °C and 29 °C. Summer months are significantly hotter, with daily highs reaching 35 °C in July, while winter temperatures can drop to -1 °C in January. Rainfall is generally low throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring in March.
The monument is located 8 km from the center of Ashgabat. Travelers arriving by air can use Ashgabat International Airport, which is 12 km from the site. Nearby attractions include the Ashgabat Flagpole, situated 2.9 km away, the historic site of Nisa at 16.8 km, and Jeitun at 34.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is March, with about 57 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 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 32 | 57 | 49 | 36 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 27 | 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.
