Kars Climate by Month
The temperature in Kars can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Kars can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August to a very cold -2°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -13°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kars experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 787 mm yearly. The seasons in Kars, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 133 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 39 mm over 10 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Kars, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kars.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kars in Turkey
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 316 hours of sunshine.
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