Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kars Climate
Kars is a city in Turkey (84) with a population of about 91,450. Its average annual temperature is 5.1°C (41°F), with roughly 444 mm of rain per year.
5.1°C
Avg Temp
444
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kars Climate
Kars has an average annual temperature of 5.1°C (41°F) and receives about 444 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
5.1°C
Avg Temp
444
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -10° / 14° | 18 mm |
| February | -8° / 17° | 22 mm |
| March | -2° / 28° | 24 mm |
| April | 6° / 42° | 45 mm |
| May | 10° / 50° | 77 mm |
| June | 14° / 56° | 69 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 44 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 37 mm |
| September | 14° / 57° | 27 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 35 mm |
| November | 1° / 34° | 26 mm |
| December | -6° / 22° | 20 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kars
The most comfortable months to visit Kars are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near -15°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kars are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kars, Turkey has an average annual temperature of 5.1°C and about 444 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kars average about 26°C (79°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.