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Bitlis Weather in February

Bitlis in February

The short of it: Bitlis in February averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 43 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 3° · low -5° · rain 129 mm · daylight 10 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bitlis an average February high of 3°, a low of -5° and some 129 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 43 min in mid-February, 57 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 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 February. Değirmenaltı, 7 km to the ENE, is 2° cooler by day.

February in Bitlis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 43 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DeğirmenaltıBitlis7 km ENE1°-6°100 mm
MutkiBitlis16 km W2°-6°116 mm
Taşlı Pınar MahallesiBitlis16 km W2°-6°116 mm
TatvanBitlis18 km ENE2°-5°99 mm
GüroymakBitlis21 km NNW2°-6°108 mm
HizanBitlis33 km SE4°-3°103 mm
ErlerBitlis34 km WNW2°-7°108 mm
ŞirvanSiirt38 km S10°1°95 mm

The Almanac · Bitlis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bitlis in February?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Bitlis?

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

How long are the days in Bitlis in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 43 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 February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Bitlis in February?

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

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