Best Time to Visit Kars, Kars, Türkiye
Kars is at its sunniest and driest in July–August.
The best time to visit Kars for sunny, dry weather is July–August — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through August–March; the wetter half falls in April–July. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -9.9°C / 14.2°F in January to 17.9°C / 64.2°F in August, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 78 mm / 3.1 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kars, Kars, Türkiye's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kars's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 17.6°C63.7°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.9°C64.2°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kars?
The best time to visit Kars for sunny, dry weather is July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 17.9°C / 64.2°F, and the driest is January with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kars's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kars?
The rainy season at Kars, Kars runs through April–July, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 36 mm / 1.4 in. The wettest single month is May (78 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the driest month in Kars?
The driest month in Kars is January, averaging about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -9.9°C / 14.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kars?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kars — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, June, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 78 mm / 3.1 in in May, and the coldest month averages -9.9°C / 14.2°F.
Is Kars climate different from Türkiye overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kars figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Türkiye figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kars specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.