Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Kars.
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Kars, East Anatolia Region, Turkey, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 25°C (77°F) and January dropping to -2°C (28°F).
The city receives around 787 mm (31 in) of rain/snowfall per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from November to January, with warm summers and very cold winters. May is the wettest month and January the driest. The sunniest month is July, with 10.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Visitors to Kars can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August to a very cold -2°C (28°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 11°C (52°F) in August to -13°C (9°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Kars experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 787 mm (31 in) yearly. The seasons in Kars bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 133 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 39 mm (1.5 in) over 10 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kars Precipitation page.
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kars.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Kars. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Kars has a distinct dry season from November to January, with warm summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from -2°C (28°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from -13°C (9°F) to 11°C (52°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 787 mm (31 in). May is the wettest month with 133 mm (5.2 in), while January is the driest with 39 mm (1.5 in).
Kars receives around 2,414 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 316 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 105 hours. Overall, Kars enjoys abundant sunshine.
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