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Başkale Weather in April

Başkale in April

The short of it: Başkale in April averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 13 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 1° · rain 72 mm · daylight 13 h 8 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & June

April in Başkale brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 1°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 8 min in mid-April, 77 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Başkale runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Elaçmaz, 47 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

April in Başkale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 8 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ElaçmazVan47 km N9°0°69 mm
KırıkdağHakkâri55 km S10°1°96 mm
YüksekovaHakkâri58 km SSE14°4°91 mm
HakkâriHakkâri58 km SSW14°4°104 mm
Tāzeh ShahrWest Azerbaijan61 km ENE17°5°70 mm
Patah VīrWest Azerbaijan61 km ENE17°5°69 mm
KarlıHakkâri65 km SSE11°2°96 mm
OwlaqWest Azerbaijan65 km E17°6°68 mm

The Almanac · Başkale Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Başkale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°51 mm6 km/h9 h 48 min✦
February-1°-9°48 mm7 km/h10 h 44 min✦
March3°-5°73 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April10°1°72 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦
May15°5°54 mm8 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
June22°10°21 mm8 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°10 mm8 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°13°8.0 mm8 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°9.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°4°50 mm7 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
November7°-2°51 mm7 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
December1°-7°53 mm5 km/h9 h 32 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Başkale in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Başkale in April?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Başkale?

The Almanac gives April 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Başkale in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 32 min in December to 14 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Başkale in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Başkale in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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