Nisa Gadymy Nusaý
Turkmenistan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nisa is an ancient city, human settlement, and archaeological site located in Turkmenistan. As a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia, ranking third among all sights in Turkmenistan.
Planning a visit
July brings the highest daily temperatures of 36 °C with lows of 26 °C, while January is the coldest month with daily highs of 8 °C and lows of -1 °C. March sees the highest rainfall at 54 mm spread over about 7 days, whereas September experiences the least rain with 7 mm over about 0 days.
The nearest airport is Ashgabat International Airport, located 14 km away. Nisa is 15 km from the capital of Ashgabat. Nearby points of interest include the Ashgabat Flagpole at 14.1 km, the Independence Monument at 16.8 km, and Jeitun at 28.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is March, with about 54 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 31 | 54 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 26 | 25 |
| 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.
