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Kars Weather in April

Kars in April

The short of it: Kars in April averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 0° · rain 50 mm · daylight 13 h 14 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

April in Kars brings afternoons near 12° and nights around 0°, with about 50 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 12°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 14 min in mid-April, 85 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Kars runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Susuz, 20 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

April in Kars, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus May
5° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 14 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SusuzKars Province20 km N13°0°50 mm
Çarşı MahallesiKars Province29 km WSW12°0°52 mm
Cumhuriyet MahallesiKars Province30 km WSW12°0°52 mm
SelimKars Province30 km WSW12°0°53 mm
ArpaçayKars Province34 km NE12°0°53 mm
DigorKars Province37 km SE12°0°52 mm
SenemoğluArdahan41 km WNW9°-2°64 mm
GöleArdahan46 km WNW9°-2°65 mm

The Almanac · Kars Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 8° against March, to near 12°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Kars by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°21 mm6 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦
February-2°-14°21 mm7 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
March5°-7°32 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April12°0°50 mm8 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
May18°4°76 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦
June22°8°61 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
July26°11°46 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August28°11°34 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°6°25 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°2°38 mm6 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
November8°-4°22 mm6 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦
December0°-9°21 mm6 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kars in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kars in April?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 12°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Kars?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Kars in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 17 min in December to 15 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Kars in April?

Snow can fall, since nights average -0 °C (32 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Kars in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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