Climate Insights for Astara

The climate in Astara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1126mm of precipitation falls per year. Astara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Astara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Astara experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Astara vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Astara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1126mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 162mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 40mm. That's 122mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Astara receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 235cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Astara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Astara, which began on June 21, 2026. Astara is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Astara is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Astara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.