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Bitlis Weather in April

Bitlis in April

The short of it: Bitlis in April averages a high of 13 °C (56 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 13 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 4° · rain 144 mm · daylight 13 h 9 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bitlis an average April high of 13°, a low of 4° and some 144 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 13°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 144 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 9 min in mid-April, 78 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Bitlis runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Değirmenaltı, 7 km to the ENE, is 3° cooler by day.

April in Bitlis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DeğirmenaltıBitlis7 km ENE10°2°133 mm
MutkiBitlis16 km W13°3°139 mm
Taşlı Pınar MahallesiBitlis16 km W13°3°139 mm
TatvanBitlis18 km ENE11°3°126 mm
GüroymakBitlis21 km NNW15°5°126 mm
HizanBitlis33 km SE14°5°125 mm
ErlerBitlis34 km WNW14°4°132 mm
ŞirvanSiirt38 km S19°9°98 mm

The Almanac · Bitlis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 13°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 144 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Bitlis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-6°137 mm5 km/h9 h 46 min✦
February3°-5°129 mm6 km/h10 h 43 min✦
March7°-1°137 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April13°4°144 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦
May19°8°86 mm8 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
June26°12°17 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°16°4.0 mm8 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
August31°16°4.0 mm8 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September26°12°16 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°7°78 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
November11°2°110 mm5 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
December4°-3°149 mm5 km/h9 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bitlis in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bitlis in April?

Days average 13 °C (56 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 13°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 144 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Bitlis?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Bitlis in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 30 min in December to 14 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Bitlis in April?

Hardly — April nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bitlis in April?

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

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