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Mary, a vital hub on the ancient Silk Road, serves as the gateway to the ruins of Merv. This selection highlights the city's architectural transformation, featuring the grand Kemine State Drama Theater and the Mary Province Library. Cultural exploration is centered at the regional museum, which houses artifacts from the Merv oasis, while the Gök and Gundogar bazaars provide a glimpse into local trade. The list also includes significant landmarks like the Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Intercession and monuments dedicated to Turkmenistan’s national poets and history.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -8°–20°
-1° at night
4 rainy days
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes -7°–23°
0° at night
5 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good

19° (feels like 15°) · extremes -3°–30°
5° at night
6 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

27° (feels like 23°) · extremes 3°–36°
12° at night
3 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Fair

33° (feels like 30°) · extremes 12°–40°
18° at night
2 rainy days
22 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

39° (feels like 34°) · extremes 18°–43°
23° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

40° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–45°
24° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

38° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–43°
22° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good

33° (feels like 28°) · extremes 11°–39°
17° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great

25° (feels like 21°) · extremes 3°–34°
10° at night
1 rainy day
23 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -4°–27°
4° at night
4 rainy days
16 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -6°–21°
0° at night
3 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Turkmenistani Manat TMT · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type B / Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Turkmen
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +993

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

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Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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