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Bitlis Weather in March

Bitlis in March

The short of it: Bitlis in March averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 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 7° · low -1° · rain 137 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

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

March in Bitlis brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -1°, with about 137 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-March, 68 minutes more than a month before.

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

March in Bitlis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DeğirmenaltıBitlis7 km ENE4°-3°114 mm
MutkiBitlis16 km W6°-2°129 mm
Taşlı Pınar MahallesiBitlis16 km W6°-2°129 mm
TatvanBitlis18 km ENE5°-2°116 mm
GüroymakBitlis21 km NNW8°-1°115 mm
HizanBitlis33 km SE9°0°120 mm
ErlerBitlis34 km WNW7°-1°122 mm
ŞirvanSiirt38 km S14°4°104 mm

The Almanac · Bitlis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 3rd 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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bitlis in March?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Bitlis?

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

How long are the days in Bitlis in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 51 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 March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Bitlis in March?

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

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