Ardahan, Turkey - Weather and Climate
The weather in Ardahan, East Anatolia Region, Turkey, can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from warm
to very cold over the course of the year.
Rainfall levels are neither high nor low, falling within a moderate range.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 11°C in August to around -14°C during January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Ardahan has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 955 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives high rainfall, averaging 139 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 50 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
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
Forecast for Ardahan
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The best time of year to visit Ardahan in Turkey
During the months of July and August 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 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 316 hours of sunshine.
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