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Kastamonu Weather in March

Kastamonu in March

The short of it: Kastamonu in March averages a high of 11 °C (52 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low -1° · rain 50 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Kastamonu an average March high of 11°, a low of -1° and some 50 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 11°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-March, 76 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Kastamonu runs about middling and drier than most in March. Gölköy, 9 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Kastamonu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GölköyKastamonu9 km NNW12°0°51 mm
YukarıbatakKastamonu18 km NE12°0°54 mm
DevrekaniKastamonu26 km NNE9°-2°58 mm
İhsangaziKastamonu27 km SW11°-1°52 mm
SeydilerKastamonu27 km N9°-2°59 mm
DadayKastamonu28 km WNW11°-1°57 mm
ÖrencikKastamonu36 km NNW8°-3°64 mm
TaşköprüKastamonu39 km ENE13°1°59 mm

The Almanac · Kastamonu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 11°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kastamonu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°41 mm7 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦✦
February7°-2°36 mm8 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦
March11°-1°50 mm9 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April17°3°50 mm8 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
May22°7°66 mm8 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June25°11°60 mm8 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July29°13°30 mm9 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August29°13°28 mm8 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°9°28 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°5°38 mm6 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°0°29 mm6 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
December5°-2°42 mm6 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kastamonu in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kastamonu in March?

Days average 11 °C (52 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 11°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Kastamonu?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Kastamonu in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 12 min in December to 15 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Kastamonu in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Kastamonu in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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