March weather forecastVan, Turkey

March

Weather in March

March ushers in the spring, with temperatures soaring to a gentle 6.6°C (43.9°F) from 2.6°C (36.7°F) in February. The weather gradually turns warmer with days becoming noticeably longer. Blooming flowers and greening trees signal the advent of spring, improving the spirit of Van's inhabitants. With the dissipation of winter’s cold, the city starts to breathe in the welcoming spring air. Yet, March still holds onto some winter traits when compared with the coming warmer April.

Temperature

The onset of March in Van introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from an icy 2.6°C (36.7°F) in February to a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F). Throughout March, Van anticipates an average low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Van, Turkey, during March, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 386mm (15.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Van are January through April, November and December. In March, in Van, snow falls for 8 days. Throughout the year, in Van, Turkey, there are 40 snowfall days.

Daylight

In Van, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:28 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Van is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During March, Van experiences an average high-temperature of 6.6°C (43.9°F) and a low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Van, Turkey, is 77%.

In March, in Van, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout March, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, snow falls for 8 days.

In March, the average day length in Van, Turkey, is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March in Van, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:28 +03.

The average sunshine duration in March in Van is 6.2h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Van is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

2.6°C

6.6°C

12.8°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

10.1

12.7

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Van, Turkey

Average high temperature in March: 6.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.9°C).

Average low temperature in March: -2.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.6°C).

Average humidity in March
Van, Turkey

Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in March
Van, Turkey

Average rainfall in March: 46.4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3.4mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Van, Turkey

Average rainfall days in March: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.4 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Van, Turkey

Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Van, Turkey

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).