When to go · Kars
Kars, month by month
The best months for Kars: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below -25°C (−13°F).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below −13°F (-25°C).-4 °C (25 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 9 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 3 °F (-16 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below -25°C (−13°F).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below −13°F (-25°C).-2 °C (28 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 9 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below -25°C (−13°F).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below −13°F (-25°C).5 °C (41 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 11 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (check)). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Tulips in Istanbul, green Cappadocia, empty ruins; Easter and the 23 April holiday add crowds.13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (check)). Across Türkiye (Turkey): One of the two best months; avoid 15–19 May 2027 (Kurban Bayramı plus 19 May) for travel days — check.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).23 °C (73 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).28 °C (82 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).29 °C (84 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).24 °C (75 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (check)). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Clear Cappadocia mornings, sea still warm in the south; Republic Day (29 Oct) crowds.17 °C (63 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep (check)). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Rain begins; Istanbul and Cappadocia fine, coastal resorts close.9 °C (48 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below -25°C (−13°F).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below −13°F (-25°C).0 °C (32 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 10 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kars, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jul: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jul: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 12
Jul: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jun: High
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: High
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jul: 0
June: Inside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).
July: Inside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).
Kars: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.