Jeitun
Jeitun is an archaeological site in Turkmenistan. It is one of the 8 most looked-up sights in the country and ranks 7th among Turkmenistan's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the spring or autumn. In April and October, daily highs reach about 24 °C, while May and September offer temperatures between 30 °C and 31 °C. Summer months are hot, with July seeing highs of 38 °C, while January and December are cooler with highs of about 8 °C to 10 °C. Rainfall is lowest from June to September, with most rain occurring in March.
Jeitun is 27 km from the capital, Ashgabat. The nearest airport is Ashgabat International Airport, which is 22 km away. While visiting, you can also see Nisa, which is 28.9 km away, the Ashgabat Flagpole at 33.5 km, or the Independence Monument at 34.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 38 | 37 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 25 | 38 | 29 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 19 |
| 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.
