Monthly climate guide
Samsun weather in March
Expect cool weather in Samsun in March: afternoons reach about 12°C (53°F), while nights drop to around 6°C (42°F). Around 58 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than February and 3°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- March brings early spring to Samsun.
- Days and nights are close, only about 6°C apart.
- Samsun is usually about 3°C warmer than Sivas, 180 km away, in March.
Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
6°C
42°F
Rainfall
58 mm
some rain
Humidity
76%
relative
Sky
80%
cloud · often cloudy
Samsun weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 83 mm | 77% | 83% |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 40°F | 49 mm | 77% | 81% |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | 6°C / 42°F | 58 mm | 76% | 80% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 9°C / 47°F | 42 mm | 75% | 72% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 57°F | 51 mm | 79% | 71% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 19°C / 65°F | 46 mm | 77% | 54% |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 20 mm | 74% | 48% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 72°F | 22 mm | 73% | 51% |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 19°C / 66°F | 29 mm | 72% | 57% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 53 mm | 75% | 72% |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 10°C / 51°F | 66 mm | 74% | 75% |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 6°C / 43°F | 92 mm | 76% | 80% |
What to pack for March
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is March a good time to visit Samsun?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Samsun →Other Turkey cities in March
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Samsun in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Samsun?
March is cool in Samsun, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Samsun in March?
Average highs are about 12°C (53°F) and average lows about 6°C (42°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Samsun in March?
Samsun typically gets around 58 mm of rain in March — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Samsun (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.