Kars weather in May (East Anatolia Region, Turkey)

What should you pack for a trip to Kars in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Kars generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Kars in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 228 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 228 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Kars, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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