AI-generatedMary at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 153 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 223 m
Climate in Mary
Mary has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Mary is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 13.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mary
The best time to visit Mary is from March to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From May to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is March with 36 mm of precipitation.
Mary through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mary in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–33 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Mary in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–40 °C by day
- 12.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Mary in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–33 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Mary in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:0018:17
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:43–07:35 · evening 17:42–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:43 · evening 18:33–18:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Mary compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Mary in October?
In October, Mary is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mary.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:00 – 18:17
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 19 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mary
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Mary (score 99 and 95). In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 hbetter | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 7 mmbetter | 23 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mary month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
52January12° · 4.7 h
In January, Mary is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in January65February14° · 5.4 h
In February, Mary is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in February86March20° · 6.1 h
In March, Mary is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in March95April27° · 7.8 h
In April, Mary is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in April61May33° · 9.9 h
In May, Mary is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in May50June38° · 12.4 h
In June, Mary is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in June50July40° · 13.1 h
In July, Mary is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 13.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in July50August38° · 12.8 h
In August, Mary is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in August65September33° · 10.8 h
In September, Mary is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in September99October25° · 8.8 h
In October, Mary is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in October89November18° · 6.3 h
In November, Mary is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in November58December12° · 4.8 h
In December, Mary is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Mary.
Mary in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mary
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 52 | 12° | 0° | 4.7 h | 4 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 14° | 1° | 5.4 h | 6 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 20° | 7° | 6.1 h | 6 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 27° | 13° | 7.8 h | 5 | 23 |
| MayMay | 61 | 33° | 18° | 9.9 h | 3 | 10 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 38° | 23° | 12.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 40° | 25° | 13.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 38° | 23° | 12.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 33° | 17° | 10.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 25° | 11° | 8.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 18° | 5° | 6.3 h | 3 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 58 | 12° | 1° | 4.8 h | 3 | 13 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.59° N, 61.83° E · 223 m · Asia/Ashgabat
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mary
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Mary, 78 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Mary: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mary has about 2 rainy days with 7 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mary
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Mary
How breezy and how cloudy Mary is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Mary typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 19 % of the sky over Mary: mostly clear, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Mary
How often the day gets hot in Mary (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mary has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Mary
Weather for your travel dates
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Mary in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Mary has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 12.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 99
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,010 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Turkmenistan
- Currency
- Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
- Language
- Turkmen
- Sockets
- Type B, C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +993
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Mary vs Türkmenabat
In October the holiday weather in Mary and Türkmenabat is about equally good (score 99 vs 95). During the day Türkmenabat is 1 °C cooler than Mary. Türkmenabat gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Mary | Türkmenabat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov | Mar – Apr, Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Turkmenistan in October: the best places
In October, Mary ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
- MaryThis page25°99
- 2Ashgabat24°97
- 3Türkmenabat24°95
- 4Köneürgenç20°91
- 5Türkmenbaşy22°20°59
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Frequently asked questions about Mary
When is the best time to visit Mary?
The best time to visit Mary is from March to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mary?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Mary?
The wettest month is March with 36 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mary get?
Mary gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 13.1 hours a day; in January there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Mary in?
Mary is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mary?
A nonstop flight from London to Mary takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mary?
Mary has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 59, summer holidays 50, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 55.