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Antakya Weather in March

Antakya in March

The short of it: Antakya in March averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 11° · rain 101 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & October

Thirty years of records give Antakya an average March high of 19°, a low of 11° and some 101 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 min in mid-March, 63 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Antakya runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Hıdırbey, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Antakya, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 37 mm less rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HıdırbeyHatay3 km W19°11°101 mm
AşağıokçularHatay4 km SSW19°11°101 mm
DursunluHatay4 km S19°11°101 mm
GünyazıHatay5 km NW19°10°104 mm
NarlıcaHatay6 km ENE19°10°97 mm
KoçörenHatay6 km WSW19°11°102 mm
KuzeytepeHatay7 km N19°10°102 mm
GümüşgözeHatay7 km SSW19°10°103 mm

The Almanac · Antakya Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Antakya by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°7°163 mm9 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
February16°8°138 mm9 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
March19°11°101 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April23°14°76 mm8 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦
May26°18°57 mm9 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
June29°22°16 mm12 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July32°25°13 mm14 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August33°26°8.0 mm13 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September31°23°45 mm10 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
October28°18°68 mm6 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
November22°12°84 mm6 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦
December16°8°166 mm7 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Antakya in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Antakya in March?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Antakya?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Antakya in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Antakya in March?

Hardly — March nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Antakya in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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