Climate Insights for Ardanuç

The climate in Ardanuç is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1177mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardanuç receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardanuç 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Ardanuç experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Ardanuç has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ardanuç is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1177mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 136mm of rainfall. March and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 67mm. That's 69mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Ardanuç receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 260cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ardanuç is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Ardanuç, which began on March 20, 2026. Ardanuç 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ardanuç is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°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 Ardanuç 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.