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Bilgi Weather in January

Bilgi in January

The short of it: Bilgi in January averages a high of -1 °C (29 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -9° · rain 68 mm · daylight 9 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bilgi an average January high of -1°, a low of -9° and some 68 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Bilgi: highs scarcely reach -1°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 47 min in mid-January, 16 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Bilgi runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Sözveren, 20 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

January in Bilgi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 47 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SözverenVan20 km SW-1°-8°78 mm
GevaşVan26 km NNW1°-6°61 mm
KaçıtVan30 km SW0°-7°85 mm
KonalgaVan31 km SW0°-8°84 mm
EdremitVan36 km N2°-5°46 mm
ÖvecekVan39 km WSW1°-6°92 mm
BahçesarayVan41 km W1°-7°85 mm
VanVan46 km NNE1°-9°47 mm

The Almanac · Bilgi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Bilgi: highs scarcely reach -1°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bilgi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-9°68 mm6 km/h9 h 47 min✦
February0°-8°60 mm6 km/h10 h 44 min✦
March4°-4°87 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April10°2°90 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
May17°7°64 mm8 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°16 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°15°6.0 mm8 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°15°4.0 mm8 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°10°11 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°5°52 mm6 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-1°65 mm6 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
December2°-6°69 mm5 km/h9 h 32 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bilgi in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bilgi in January?

Days average -1 °C (29 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Bilgi: highs scarcely reach -1°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Bilgi?

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

How long are the days in Bilgi in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 32 min in December to 14 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Bilgi in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Bilgi in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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