Lake Arin Lake
Mountain lake in Bitlis Province, eastern Turkey
Lake Arin at a Glance#
Admission: Free
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.
Late spring to early autumn
May-September · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Milder temperatures and accessible roads with alpine flowers and bird life.
Winter
December-March · -10-5°C (14-41°F)
Snowbound and difficult to access; dramatic mountain scenes for experienced travelers.
Weather & Climate near Lake Arin#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 73
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - 0° | -4° | 43 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 1° | -5° | 51 mm | overcast | 77% | 1.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 5° | -1° | 58 mm | overcast | 68% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 69 mm | overcast | 65% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 11° - 23° | 17° | 27 mm | mostly sunny | 47% | 2.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 21° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 2.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 14° - 28° | 21° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 35% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 10° - 24° | 17° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 39% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 3° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -1° | 47 mm | overcast | 77% | 1.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |