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TurkeyThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kars, Turkey.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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 go for a sun holiday to Kars 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kars, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kars
Yearly Temperature in Kars
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kars, Turkey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kars
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kars
Average Snowfall per Month in Kars
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kars
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Kars
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Average weather in Kars by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kars. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.