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Ankara in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ankara in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ankara, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Ankara in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Ankara in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +54°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 43 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
43 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +43°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +18°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +64°F.

Is Ankara warm or cold in March?

Ankara is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +28°F to +32°F.

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.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+54°F+63°F
Min. temperature
-6°F-8°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+81°F+86°F
Rainfall
32 mm43 mm47 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%64%59%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
8109
Cloudy days
141515
Rainy days
456
Snowy days
210

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +54°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 32 mm to 43 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 10.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Ankara in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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 29% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 19% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% 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 10% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 29 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
☁️
+41°F
2 March
🌧️
+40°F
3 March
☁️
+36°F
4 March
☁️
+37°F
5 March
☁️
+42°F
6 March
☁️
+48°F
7 March
🌧️
+50°F
8 March
☁️
+45°F
9 March
☁️
+40°F
10 March
🌨️
+31°F
11 March
☁️
+32°F
12 March
🌨️
+29°F
13 March
☁️
+34°F
14 March
☀️
+35°F
15 March
☀️
+39°F
16 March
☀️
+43°F
17 March
🌧️
+41°F
18 March
☁️
+33°F
19 March
☁️
+32°F
20 March
☀️
+40°F
21 March
☁️
+40°F
22 March
☁️
+38°F
23 March
☁️
+43°F
24 March
🌨️
+39°F
25 March
☁️
+51°F
26 March
☁️
+42°F
27 March
☀️
+55°F
28 March
☀️
+60°F
29 March
☁️
+56°F
30 March
☀️
+60°F
31 March
☀️
+65°F
In March 2023 Ankara had 8 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ankara climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ankara in March has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+43°F) and the highest in 2001 (+65°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 93 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?

The amount of sunny days in Ankara during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Turkey

Check out the weather for other cities in Turkey.

Monthly weather in Ankara

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.