Kars weather in January (East Anatolia Region, Turkey)

Is January a good time to explore Kars weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

January in Kars generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -2°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -13°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Kars in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 107 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kars. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kars, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 107 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

Visitors traveling to Kars should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kars.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Turkey? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Turkey. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.