SeasonMapKars weather in May
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May in Kars: nice, rainy — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Kars · #902 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kars climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Rainfall | 113 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.8 cm / 1.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kars in May
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
Fair weatherKars's weather peaks July–September.
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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.
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Kars in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kars?
- May in Kars: nice, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kars on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Kars in May?
- In May, Kars averages a daily high of 17.7°C and a low of 4.2°C, with about 112.6 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kars in May?
- Kars has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in May.
- Does it snow in Kars in May?
- Kars sees roughly 2.8 cm of snowfall in May.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — May
Within 300 km: Elbrus' Spring corn snow around 15 Mar – 15 May, and Gudauri's Between the seasons around 20 Apr – 10 Jun.