Bitlis experiences a harsh winter with temperatures often dropping below -10°C, but by February and March the mercury begins to rise, averaging around 4-7°C. As spring arrives in April, temperatures rapidly warm up, reaching averages of 17°C, and continue to climb throughout May and June, sometimes soaring above 40°C. The summer months are hot and dry, with July typically being the hottest, but by September, temperatures have cooled slightly, averaging around 24°C. Autumn brings a return to cooler temperatures, with some frosty mornings in October and November, before winter sets back in with chilly December days.