Lake Arin
Lake Mountain lake in Bitlis Province, eastern Turkey
How to Get to Lake Arin #
Access by regional roads from the provincial centers such as Tatvan or Bitlis; expect rural routes and variable conditions. Coordinate with local transport providers.
Tips for Visiting Lake Arin #
- Altitude precautions are necessary-Lake Arin sits in high eastern Turkey and nights can be very cold.
- Check local road reports in winter-snow can make access impossible.
- If visiting in spring, look for nesting waterfowl and the blooms of alpine meadows.
Best Time to Visit Lake Arin #
Best in late spring to early autumn for road access and temperate days.
Weather & Climate near Lake Arin #
Lake Arin's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
