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Kars Weather in February

Kars in February

The short of it: Kars in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -14 °C (8 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 10 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -14° · rain 21 mm · daylight 10 h 36 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Kars an average February high of -2°, a low of -14° and some 21 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 36 min in mid-February, 62 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Kars runs about middling and drier than most in February. Susuz, 20 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Kars, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 36 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SusuzKars Province20 km N-1°-13°19 mm
Çarşı MahallesiKars Province29 km WSW-2°-14°22 mm
Cumhuriyet MahallesiKars Province30 km WSW-2°-14°23 mm
SelimKars Province30 km WSW-2°-13°23 mm
ArpaçayKars Province34 km NE-1°-13°20 mm
DigorKars Province37 km SE-2°-12°23 mm
SenemoğluArdahan41 km WNW-3°-15°28 mm
GöleArdahan46 km WNW-3°-15°29 mm

The Almanac · Kars Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kars in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -14 °C (8 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Kars?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Kars in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 36 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 February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Kars in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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