Bursa Weather in March

March weather in Bursa

March feels like an unsettled start to spring. Days reach around 14°C, but evenings can dip to 4°C. Rain falls on about 11 days, and cloudy skies are common, so a sunny morning can turn grey by afternoon.

You can explore the Grand Mosque, Koza Han and the covered bazaar between showers. Their close-set streets and indoor courtyards suit a changeable day. The gardens and paths around Muradiye are pleasant when it's dry. Save long walks on Uludağ for a clear spell; clouds can spoil the mountain views, and conditions up high are colder.

What to do and what to expect

Nevruz, the spring festival, is marked around March 21 in Turkey, though local events vary. Ramadan may also fall partly or fully in March, depending on the year. If it does, some opening hours can change, while evenings bring a different rhythm around places such as Heykel and the old town.

If you hate crowds, March is a calmer choice than the warmer months, which are popular for visits to Bursa and Uludağ. It's not as mild or dry as April, so you may trade easy sightseeing weather for quieter streets. Prices can be less pressured than in peak spring and summer, but they vary by hotel and holiday dates.

A useful local tip

Travelling with kids? Keep the Bursa Teleferik ride to Uludağ flexible. If the mountain is hidden by cloud, spend the day around Tophane instead, where you can see the tombs of Osman and Orhan and look over the city.

For a rainy break, head into Koza Han and try İskender kebap nearby. March's showers make the old town's covered passages especially handy, and you won't need to give up sightseeing just because the weather turns.