Kars, Turkey experiences average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 2.0°C (3.6°F) across the available records.
Kars, Turkey Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kars, Turkey. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.5/10
Best: July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 13°C / 1°C
Feels Like 11°C / -1°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 59 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 69%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 2°C
Snow Days 9 days
Frost Days 21 days
Hottest Month
27°C
August
Avg Low13°C
Rain9days
Coldest Month
-11°C
January
Avg High0°C
Rain8days
Driest Month
6days
November
Avg High8°C
Avg Low-2°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
March (Gusts 37)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:38
Daylight 15.1h
Sunset 19:41
Live conditions—
Kars on the map · live conditions
Kars, Turkey
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Turkey
- City
- Kars
- Population
- 91.5K
- Coordinates
- 40.60°, 43.09°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 13 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 1°C
Avg Low -9°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 0°C / -11°C . Feb: 2°C / -10°C . Mar: 7°C / -4°C . Apr: 13°C / 0°C . May: 17°C / 5°C . Jun: 22°C / 9°C . Jul: 25°C / 12°C . Aug: 27°C / 13°C . Sep: 22°C / 8°C . Oct: 15°C / 3°C . Nov: 8°C / -2°C . Dec: 2°C / -6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 37 mm. Feb: 30 mm. Mar: 85 mm. Apr: 90 mm. May: 131 mm. Jun: 87 mm. Jul: 61 mm. Aug: 36 mm. Sep: 35 mm. Oct: 43 mm. Nov: 36 mm. Dec: 40 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 73%. Feb: 72%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 69%. May: 71%. Jun: 70%. Jul: 69%. Aug: 63%. Sep: 64%. Oct: 66%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 12 days. Feb: 11 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 8 days. May: 2 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 2 days. Nov: 6 days. Dec: 13 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 2.0°C (3.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 14 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 29°C | Aug · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -12°C | Jan · -11°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 157 mm | May · 131 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 15 km/h | Mar · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Wet June
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -11°C | -5°C / -16°C | 8days (37 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 73% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 2°C / -10°C | -2°C / -15°C | 7days (30 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / -4°C | 3°C / -8°C | 14days (85 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.8 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 0°C | 11°C / -3°C | 17days (90 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.4 High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 17°C / 5°C | 16°C / 2°C | 20days (131 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 22°C / 9°C | 22°C / 8°C | 17days (87 mm) Wet | 12.9h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 25°C / 12°C | 26°C / 12°C | 12days (61 mm) Wet | 13.1h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 13°C | 26°C / 13°C | 9days (36 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 22°C / 8°C | 20°C / 7°C | 8days (35 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 3°C | 12°C / 0°C | 8days (43 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 8°C / -2°C | 4°C / -6°C | 6days (36 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 71% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 2°C / -6°C | -2°C / -10°C | 7days (40 mm) Good | 6.8h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kars are July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kars, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kars is August, with average daytime highs of 27°C (80°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kars is January, with average overnight lows of -11°C (11°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kars is May, averaging 131mm of precipitation across 20 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kars runs through May, April, June, March, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Kars.
Kars receives approximately 120 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Kars.
The least favorable months to visit Kars are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Kars is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kars is 69%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Kars receives snow. Months with snowfall average 9 snow days and 20 cm (8 in) of accumulation, with about 21 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kars are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 37 km/h / 23 mph).
Kars averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 47%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Kars is 2°C (36°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kars has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kars ranges from -1°C (30°F) to 11°C (52°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Kars. It earns a climate score of 6.6/10 with Good.
For June in Kars, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 22°C (72°F) and 17 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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