August · Turkmenistan
Best time to visit Mary in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mary in August
Average temperature 30°C, 66 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 23% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 23%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Mary scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 30°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mary is a Turkmen desert city beside ancient Merv, whose UNESCO ruins spread across the Karakum plain.
August in Mary — middling scores, decent value
Days in August average 30°C (85°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Mary — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mary in August?
- In August, Mary averages 30°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Mary?
- August earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mary in August?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 23% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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