What’s the climate like in Bitlis?
The current climate of Bitlis features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 36°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bitlis in recent years was 44°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in January 2016.
On average, Bitlis gets 672 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 145 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Turkey? Check out the weather and climate in places like Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, or have a look at other destinations in Turkey.
Best time to visit Bitlis?
The best time to visit Bitlis for sunny weather is May, June, September and October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bitlis. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Bitlis
The climate table of Bitlis shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 30 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 15 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 87 | 117 | 106 | 86 | 61 | 14 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 9,3 | 47 | 65 | 75 |
| Snow (cm) | 50 | 58 | 13 | 2,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,5 | 19 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 672 mm per year, averaging 56 mm per month
- Snowfall: 145 cm per year
- Driest months: 1,3 mm in July, 2,8 mm in August and 9,3 mm in September
- Wettest months: 117 mm in February, 106 mm in March and 87 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bitlis
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bitlis, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bitlis
This graph shows how much precipitation Bitlis, Turkey, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bitlis
This graph shows how much snow Bitlis, Turkey, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bitlis
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bitlis, Turkey. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bitlis
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bitlis, Turkey. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bitlis
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bitlis, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bitlis
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bitlis, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bitlis by Month
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