March · Turkmenistan
Best time to visit Mary in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mary in March
Average temperature 13°C, 18 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Mary scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 13°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 16 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.
March ranks 2nd of 12 for Mary — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Mary at 9.1/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mary in March?
- In March, Mary averages 13°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Mary?
- March earns a 9.1/10 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 March?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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