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.Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below −13°F.-4 °C / -16 °C, 9 rain days25 °F / 3 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below -25°C.Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below −13°F.-2 °C / -14 °C, 9 rain days28 °F / 7 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below -25°C.Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below −13°F.5 °C / -7 °C, 11 rain days41 °F / 19 °F, 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 / 0 °C, 13 rain days55 °F / 32 °F, 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 / 4 °C, 15 rain days64 °F / 39 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).23 °C / 8 °C, 12 rain days73 °F / 46 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).28 °C / 12 °C, 8 rain days82 °F / 54 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).29 °C / 12 °C, 7 rain days84 °F / 54 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Kars's best window: Jun–Sep (check).24 °C / 7 °C, 7 rain days75 °F / 45 °F, 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 / 2 °C, 10 rain days63 °F / 36 °F, 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 / -4 °C, 9 rain days48 °F / 25 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below -25°C.Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar: deep snow and extreme cold, nights often below −13°F.0 °C / -12 °C, 10 rain days32 °F / 10 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low