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Marmara Region Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to the Marmara Region, Turkey this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Marmara Region in March

The Marmara Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. March in the Marmara Region generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Igneada at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Geyikli at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Geyikli and 5°C (41°F) in Igneada.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edirne with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Altınoluk with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Istanbul as an example - it receives around 145 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in the Marmara Region in March

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

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

Temperature range in the Marmara Region (March)

Precipitation variation in the Marmara Region (March)

Istanbul

In March Istanbul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
145 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Istanbul →

Bursa

In March Bursa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
127 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Bursa →

Bozcaada

In March Bozcaada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
166 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bozcaada →

Canakkale

In March Canakkale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
166 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Canakkale →

Sapanca

In March Sapanca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
135 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Sapanca →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Marmara Region in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Istanbul 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Bursa 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Bozcaada 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Canakkale 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Sapanca 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Agva 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

The Marmara Region weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Marmara Region, Turkey in March?

March in the Marmara Region, Turkey brings unpleasant weather. In Istanbul, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Marmara Region, Turkey in March?

Daytime temperatures in Istanbul peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in March, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does the Marmara Region, Turkey get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Marmara Region, Turkey during March, with Istanbul averaging close to 76 mm (3 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Marmara Region, Turkey?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Istanbul. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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