SeasonMapKars weather in August
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August in Kars: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Kars · #132 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kars climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 26°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 60% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kars in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Turkey, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kars's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherKars's weather peaks July–September.
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What's on in Kars in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Short summer on the steppe
10 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallySummer season opensThe grass comes up, the herders move to the highland pastures and the cheese-making starts. Ani is walkable without a coat for three months, though nights stay cold and there is no shade out on the plateau.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kars — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kars?
Kars in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Kars?
- August in Kars: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kars on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Kars in August?
- In August, Kars averages a daily high of 26.4°C and a low of 12.8°C, with about 36.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kars in August?
- Kars has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in August.
Other months in Kars
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — August
Within 300 km: Gudauri's Alpine meadows and paragliding around 15 Jun – 15 Sep, and Batumi's Sea warm enough to swim around 20 Jun – 5 Oct.