Climate Insights for Astara

The climate in Astara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1117mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 189mm of rainfall. Astara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 7°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Astara vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Astara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1117mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 189mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 18mm. That's 171mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 24cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Astara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Astara, which began on March 20, 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 August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Astara is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

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.