The climate of Bitlis

The current climate in Bitlis features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bitlis, Turkey.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Bitlis gets 672 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 145 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Turkey? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, or explore 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Bitlis

The climate table of Bitlis shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Bitlis, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Bitlis

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Yearly Temperature in Bitlis

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bitlis, Turkey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Bitlis

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Bitlis

Average Snowfall per Month in Bitlis

Total Yearly Snowfall in Bitlis

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Bitlis

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Average weather in Bitlis by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bitlis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.