Temperature in Turkey in March

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Turkey this March.

Turkey, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in March ranging from 4°C (39°F) in Ardahan to 20°C (68°F) in Adana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Adana and -7°C (19°F) in Ardahan.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Turkey in March?

Explore the map below to discover average March temperatures at the top destinations in Turkey. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Turkey in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Turkey temperatures in March: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Turkey in March?

Expect daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Istanbul. That makes March a low month for Turkey.

How cold does it get at night in Turkey in March?

Average overnight lows in Turkey during March sit near 7°C (45°F) in Istanbul.

What is the warmest city in March in Turkey?

Adana tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 9°C (48°F).

What is the coldest city in March in Turkey?

Our database indicates that in March, Ardahan is the city with the coolest temperatures in Turkey. You can expect daytime highs of 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows close to -7°C (19°F).

How much sun does Turkey get in March?

Across Turkey, sunshine in March ranges from moderately sunny in Ordu (101 hours) to sunny in Fethiye (212 hours).

What is the water temperature in March?

Across Turkey, sea temperatures in March range from frigid at 8°C (46°F) in Samsun to cool at 17°C (63°F) in Antalya — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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