Ardahan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Ardahan. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C (27°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 11°C (52°F) in August to around -14°C (7°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ardahan has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 955 mm (38 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, May it receives high rainfall, averaging 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snowfall, with 50 mm (2 in) over 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Ardahan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ardahan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ardahan.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 85%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year