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Monthly averages for Ardahan from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, measured over 1958–2025.
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24.8 °C. The coldest is January, when the average low is -16.5 °C. May has the most rainy days (16.8 on average), and September the fewest (8.1).
Month by month
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days | Sun (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.8 | -16.5 | 9.5 | 2.8 |
| February | -3.1 | -15.6 | 9.5 | 3.9 |
| March | 2.9 | -8.6 | 11.8 | 5 |
| April | 11.1 | -1 | 13.6 | 5.3 |
| May | 16.3 | 3.3 | 16.8 | 6.2 |
| June | 20.4 | 6 | 15.4 | 7.7 |
| July | 24 | 8.9 | 11.6 | 8.1 |
| August | 24.8 | 8.7 | 10.7 | 8.1 |
| September | 20.8 | 4.5 | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| October | 14.4 | 0 | 9.7 | 5.3 |
| November | 6.6 | -5.4 | 8.7 | 3.9 |
| December | -1.8 | -12.3 | 9.7 | 2.6 |
January
In January, Ardahan averages a high of -4.8 °C and a low of -16.5 °C, with about 9.5 rainy days.
February
In February, Ardahan averages a high of -3.1 °C and a low of -15.6 °C, with about 9.5 rainy days.
March
In March, Ardahan averages a high of 2.9 °C and a low of -8.6 °C, with about 11.8 rainy days.
April
In April, Ardahan averages a high of 11.1 °C and a low of -1 °C, with about 13.6 rainy days.
May
In May, Ardahan averages a high of 16.3 °C and a low of 3.3 °C, with about 16.8 rainy days.
June
In June, Ardahan averages a high of 20.4 °C and a low of 6 °C, with about 15.4 rainy days.
July
In July, Ardahan averages a high of 24 °C and a low of 8.9 °C, with about 11.6 rainy days.
August
In August, Ardahan averages a high of 24.8 °C and a low of 8.7 °C, with about 10.7 rainy days.
September
In September, Ardahan averages a high of 20.8 °C and a low of 4.5 °C, with about 8.1 rainy days.
October
In October, Ardahan averages a high of 14.4 °C and a low of 0 °C, with about 9.7 rainy days.
November
In November, Ardahan averages a high of 6.6 °C and a low of -5.4 °C, with about 8.7 rainy days.
December
In December, Ardahan averages a high of -1.8 °C and a low of -12.3 °C, with about 9.7 rainy days.
Sources
Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü — Ardahan (1958–2025) (opens in a new tab)