East Anatolia Region Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in March.

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Malatya Van Elazığ Kars

Planning a getaway to East Anatolia Region, Turkey this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in East Anatolia Region in March

East Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. East Anatolia Region, Turkey has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Ardahan at 4°C (39°F) to mild in Nusaybin at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Nusaybin and -7°C (19°F) in Ardahan.

For a closer look at conditions across East Anatolia Region, Turkey, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Darende with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Hakkari with 164 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Malatya gets approximately 183 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore East Anatolia Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Anatolia Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Malatya)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May24°C (75°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August35°C (95°F) September30°C (86°F) October22°C (72°F) November14°C (57°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Anatolia Region in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Anatolia Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in East Anatolia Region

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in East Anatolia Region, Turkey?

Temperature range in East Anatolia Region (March)

Precipitation variation in East Anatolia Region (March)

Malatya

In March Malatya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
183 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Malatya →

Van

In March Van generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
203 hours
233 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Van →

Elazığ

In March Elazığ generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
162 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Elazığ →

Kars

In March Kars generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
166 hours
185 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kars →

Sarıkamıs

In March Sarıkamıs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
166 hours
185 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sarıkamıs →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Anatolia Region in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Malatya 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Van 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Elazığ 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Kars 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Sarıkamıs 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Agrı 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 75 mm (3 in)

East Anatolia Region weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in March?

East Anatolia Region, Turkey typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Malatya average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in March?

Daytime temperatures in Malatya peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in March, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does East Anatolia Region, Turkey get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Malatya averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for East Anatolia Region, Turkey.

Is March a Good Time to Visit East Anatolia Region, Turkey?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit East Anatolia Region, Turkey due to the typically unpleasant weather in Malatya.

Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Malatya. On the other hand, the months of January, February, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in East Anatolia Region.

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