Climate Insights for Tatvan

, Bitlis, Turkey

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
March
161mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tatvan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 818mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 161mm of rainfall. Tatvan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Tatvan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -5° Feb Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: -1° Apr Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° May Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Aug Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 18° Sep Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Nov Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Dec Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tatvan vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 86mm Feb Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 51mm Mar Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 69mm Apr Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 49mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tatvan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 818mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 161mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5mm. That's 157mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Tatvan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 278cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 86cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Tatvan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Tatvan, which began on March 20, 2026. Tatvan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 346mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 22mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 146mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Expect around 186cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 20°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 20°
Oct 13°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Tatvan is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tatvan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
0 °C
10 km/h
125 mm
86 cm
Feb
-4 °C
1 °C
10 km/h
83 mm
51 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
5 °C
11 km/h
161 mm
69 cm
Apr
4 °C
12 °C
13 km/h
92 mm
10 cm
May
9 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
73 mm
13 cm
Dec
-3 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
97 mm
49 cm
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