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Monthly averages for Bitlis from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, measured over 2011–2025.
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29.8 °C. The coldest is January, when the average low is -7.9 °C. March has the most rainy days (16.4 on average), and August the fewest (1.8).
Month by month
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.3 | -7.9 | 14.5 |
| February | 1 | -7.2 | 12.3 |
| March | 5.3 | -2.7 | 16.4 |
| April | 12.6 | 3 | 14.1 |
| May | 17.7 | 7.2 | 14.9 |
| June | 24.4 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| July | 29.1 | 15.9 | 2.7 |
| August | 29.8 | 16.2 | 1.8 |
| September | 24.6 | 11.6 | 2.8 |
| October | 16.7 | 6.3 | 9.5 |
| November | 9 | 0.7 | 10.2 |
| December | 2.4 | -4.8 | 12.7 |
January
In January, Bitlis averages a high of -0.3 °C and a low of -7.9 °C, with about 14.5 rainy days.
February
In February, Bitlis averages a high of 1 °C and a low of -7.2 °C, with about 12.3 rainy days.
March
In March, Bitlis averages a high of 5.3 °C and a low of -2.7 °C, with about 16.4 rainy days.
April
In April, Bitlis averages a high of 12.6 °C and a low of 3 °C, with about 14.1 rainy days.
May
In May, Bitlis averages a high of 17.7 °C and a low of 7.2 °C, with about 14.9 rainy days.
June
In June, Bitlis averages a high of 24.4 °C and a low of 11.7 °C, with about 4.8 rainy days.
July
In July, Bitlis averages a high of 29.1 °C and a low of 15.9 °C, with about 2.7 rainy days.
August
In August, Bitlis averages a high of 29.8 °C and a low of 16.2 °C, with about 1.8 rainy days.
September
In September, Bitlis averages a high of 24.6 °C and a low of 11.6 °C, with about 2.8 rainy days.
October
In October, Bitlis averages a high of 16.7 °C and a low of 6.3 °C, with about 9.5 rainy days.
November
In November, Bitlis averages a high of 9 °C and a low of 0.7 °C, with about 10.2 rainy days.
December
In December, Bitlis averages a high of 2.4 °C and a low of -4.8 °C, with about 12.7 rainy days.
Sources
Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü — Bitlis (2011–2025) (opens in a new tab)