When is the best time to go to Kars
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kars, Turkey. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kars
Kars weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kars are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 21mm | 4.8hrs | 10.6hrs |
The climate in Kars during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kars for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kars and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kars with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 26mm | 5.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Kars is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kars for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Kars and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kars with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 30mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kars is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kars for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kars and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kars with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 47mm | 7.3hrs | 14.2hrs |
Kars's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kars for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kars and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kars with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 80mm | 8.7hrs | 15.4hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Kars and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kars for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Kars and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kars with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 78mm | 10.5hrs | 10.6hrs |
June in Kars is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kars.
June is in the summer in Kars and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kars with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 49mm | 11.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Kars is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kars, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kars and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kars with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 38mm | 11hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kars is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kars, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Kars and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kars with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 28mm | 9.9hrs | 14.2hrs |
Kars's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kars, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kars and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kars with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 39mm | 7.5hrs | 15.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Kars and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kars for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kars and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kars with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 28mm | 5.5hrs | 10.6hrs |
November in Kars is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kars for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kars and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kars with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 22mm | 4.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Kars is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kars for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kars and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -10°C (13°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kars with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kars weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 21mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -5.3°C 22.5°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 80mm 3.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
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