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Kars weather in December (East Anatolia Region, Turkey)

Will it be warm or cold in Kars this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Kars tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 0°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -10°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Kars in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

With about 105 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kars. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kars climate page with graphs.

 

Kars, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 105 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in December

Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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