Kelkit, Turkey experiences average highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.2°C (2.2°F) across the available records.
Kelkit, Turkey Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kelkit, Turkey. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.3/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 15°C / 3°C
Feels Like 13°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 45 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 67%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 3°C
Snow Days 9 days
Frost Days 18 days
Hottest Month
30°C
August
Avg Low15°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
-9°C
January
Avg High0°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
4days
August
Avg High30°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
July (Gusts 39)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:54
Daylight 15h
Sunset 19:54
Live conditions—
Kelkit on the map · live conditions
Kelkit, Turkey
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Turkey
- City
- Kelkit
- Population
- 23.9K
- Coordinates
- 40.13°, 39.43°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 7 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 1°C
Avg Low -8°C
Rain 8 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 / -9°C . Feb: 2°C / -8°C . Mar: 6°C / -3°C . Apr: 14°C / 3°C . May: 19°C / 7°C . Jun: 24°C / 12°C . Jul: 28°C / 14°C . Aug: 30°C / 15°C . Sep: 25°C / 12°C . Oct: 18°C / 6°C . Nov: 10°C / 0°C . Dec: 3°C / -6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 48 mm. Feb: 36 mm. Mar: 74 mm. Apr: 68 mm. May: 84 mm. Jun: 52 mm. Jul: 20 mm. Aug: 16 mm. Sep: 21 mm. Oct: 29 mm. Nov: 43 mm. Dec: 45 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 77%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 74%. Apr: 66%. May: 65%. Jun: 62%. Jul: 60%. Aug: 58%. Sep: 57%. Oct: 58%. Nov: 67%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 10 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. 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: 15 days. Feb: 12 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 6 days. May: 2 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 5 days. Dec: 13 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.2°C (2.2°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 30°C | Aug · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -12°C | Jan · -9°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 98 mm | May · 84 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 14 km/h | Jul · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -9°C | -4°C / -13°C | 10days (48 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 77% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 2°C / -8°C | -2°C / -12°C | 7days (36 mm) Good | 8h Good | 77% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 6°C / -3°C | 3°C / -6°C | 14days (74 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 74% Muggy | 5.8 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 3°C | 12°C / 0°C | 14days (68 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 6.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 19°C / 7°C | 18°C / 5°C | 16days (84 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 12°C | 24°C / 11°C | 13days (52 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 14°C | 28°C / 14°C | 5days (20 mm) Good | 12.7h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 15°C | 29°C / 15°C | 4days (16 mm) Good | 12.2h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 12°C | 23°C / 11°C | 5days (21 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 18°C / 6°C | 15°C / 4°C | 6days (29 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 58% Moderate | 4.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 0°C | 7°C / -3°C | 6days (43 mm) Good | 7.3h Good | 67% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -6°C | -1°C / -10°C | 8days (45 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 78% Humid | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kelkit are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kelkit, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kelkit is August, with average daytime highs of 30°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kelkit is January, with average overnight lows of -9°C (15°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kelkit is May, averaging 84mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kelkit runs through May, March, April, June, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Kelkit.
Kelkit receives approximately 116 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Kelkit.
The least favorable months to visit Kelkit are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Kelkit is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kelkit is 67%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Kelkit receives snow. Months with snowfall average 9 snow days and 20 cm (8 in) of accumulation, with about 18 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kelkit are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Kelkit averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 53%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Kelkit is 3°C (37°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kelkit has a Hot-Summer Continental (dry) climate, classified as Dsa under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kelkit ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 13°C (55°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 Kelkit. It earns a climate score of 7.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Kelkit, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 24°C (76°F) and 13 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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