Planning a trip to Ankara in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +12°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 45 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ankara has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Ankara in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ankara for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of -6°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +9°C.
Is Ankara warm or cold in March?
Ankara is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -3°C to 0°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Ankara:
Climate in Ankara in March
Ankara weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+7°C
+12°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
-21°C
-22°C
-7°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+27°C
+30°C
Rainfall
30 mm
45 mm
48 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
64%
59%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
7
9
8
Cloudy days
9
7
6
Rainy days
7
11
14
Snowy days
5
4
1
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +12°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 45 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 9.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Ankara in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Ankara is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Ankara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 124 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Ankara, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ankara wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Ankara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Ankara?
This is the weather in Ankara in March 2023:
1 March
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+19°C
2 March
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+18°C
3 March
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+16°C
4 March
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+13°C
5 March
🌧️
+11°C
6 March
🌧️
+8°C
7 March
☁️
+12°C
8 March
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+14°C
9 March
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+14°C
10 March
☁️
+14°C
11 March
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+15°C
12 March
🌧️
+9°C
13 March
🌧️
+6°C
14 March
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+7°C
15 March
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+14°C
16 March
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+12°C
17 March
🌧️
+9°C
18 March
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+12°C
19 March
🌧️
+8°C
20 March
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+14°C
21 March
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+14°C
22 March
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+13°C
23 March
🌧️
+8°C
24 March
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+13°C
25 March
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+16°C
26 March
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+17°C
27 March
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+18°C
28 March
🌧️
+12°C
29 March
🌨️
+4°C
30 March
☁️
+1°C
31 March
☁️
+9°C
In March 2023 Ankara had 3 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Ankara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Ankara in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+16°C) and the highest in 2010 (+20°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 244 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 709 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ankara in March:
Is March a good time to visit Ankara?
March is a really good time to go to Ankara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ankara.
Can you sunbathe in Ankara in March?
March has mild temperatures in Ankara. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Ankara rainy in March?
Ankara is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Ankara in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ankara in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ankara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.