What’s the climate like in Kars?
The current climate in Kars features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -12°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kars in recent years was 39°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in February 2014.
On average, Kars gets 636 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 137 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Turkey? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, or explore other destinations in Turkey.
Best time to visit Kars?
The best time to visit Kars for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kars. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kars
The climate table of Kars shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -11 | -2 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | -4 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 88 | 56 | 58 | 43 | 61 | 85 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 109 |
| Snow (cm) | 24 | 33 | 34 | 16 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 11 | 18 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in February
- Precipitation*: 636 mm per year, averaging 53 mm per month
- Snowfall: 137 cm per year
- Driest months: 15 mm in November, 27 mm in August and 30 mm in September
- Wettest months: 109 mm in December, 88 mm in January and 85 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kars
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kars, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kars
This graph shows how much rainfall Kars, Turkey, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kars
This graph shows how much snow Kars, Turkey, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kars
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kars, Turkey. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kars
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kars, Turkey. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kars
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kars, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kars
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kars, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kars by Month
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