SeasonMapKars weather in October
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October in Kars: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Kars · #629 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kars climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Rainfall | 34 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3 cm / 1.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kars in October
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 3 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Kars?
- October in Kars: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kars on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Kars in October?
- In October, Kars averages a daily high of 16.1°C and a low of 3.1°C, with about 34 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kars in October?
- Kars has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in October.
- Does it snow in Kars in October?
- Kars sees roughly 3 cm of snowfall in October.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — October
Within 300 km: Tbilisi's Rtveli, the grape harvest around 5 Sep – 20 Oct, and Kazbegi's Autumn in the valley around 25 Sep – 31 Oct.