Climate of Kars, Türkiye
Area-weighted average across Kars. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kars, a subdivision of Türkiye, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -9°C / 15.8°F in January to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in August, with rainfall from 24 mm / 0.9 in to 83 mm / 3.3 in depending on the season (502 mm / 19.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°C15.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -7.9°C17.8°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| March | -3.1°C26.4°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| April | 4.5°C40.1°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 9.1°C48.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| June | 12.9°C55.2°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 17.1°C62.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.3°C63.1°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 13.3°C55.9°F | 28 mm1.1″ | — |
| October | 7.1°C44.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| November | 0.7°C33.3°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| December | -5.6°C21.9°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kars?
The best months to visit Kars, Türkiye for sunny, dry weather are July, August. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 17.3°C / 63.1°F, and the driest is January with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kars?
Kars, Türkiye has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -9°C / 15.8°F in January to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 502 mm / 19.8 in, with the wettest month being May (83 mm / 3.3 in) and the driest January (24 mm / 0.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kars?
The hottest month in Kars is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.3°C / 63.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Kars?
The coldest month in Kars is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -9°C / 15.8°F.
When does it rain most in Kars?
The wettest month in Kars is May, averaging about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 24 mm / 0.9 in.