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Oltu Weather in March

Oltu in March

The short of it: Oltu in March averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 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 8° · low -3° · rain 33 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

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

March in Oltu brings afternoons near 8° and nights around -3°, with about 33 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-March, 73 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Oltu runs about middling and drier than most in March. Koçkaya, 16 km to the S, is 2° cooler by day.

March in Oltu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KoçkayaErzurum16 km S6°-4°35 mm
NarmanErzurum24 km SSW5°-5°41 mm
AyvalıErzurum25 km NNW10°-1°42 mm
ŞenkayaErzurum30 km E3°-7°42 mm
PamukçularArtvin30 km NNW11°0°45 mm
OlurErzurum34 km NNE9°-2°40 mm
UzundereErzurum38 km W9°-2°40 mm
BulgurluErzurum46 km SSE3°-7°41 mm

The Almanac · Oltu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 6° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oltu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°23 mm5 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦
February2°-8°24 mm6 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
March8°-3°33 mm7 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April15°3°52 mm7 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
May20°7°63 mm7 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June25°11°52 mm7 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July30°14°37 mm7 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August30°14°25 mm7 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September25°10°19 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°5°38 mm5 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
November9°0°28 mm5 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December3°-5°22 mm5 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oltu in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oltu in March?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Oltu?

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

How long are the days in Oltu in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 17 min in December to 15 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Oltu in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Oltu in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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