Climate Insights for Eleşkirt

The climate in Eleşkirt is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 817mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 138mm of rainfall. Eleşkirt is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Eleşkirt experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Eleşkirt has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Eleşkirt is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 817mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 138mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 23mm. That's 115mm less than May, 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. Eleşkirt receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 264cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 72cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Eleşkirt is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Eleşkirt, which began on September 23, 2026. Eleşkirt 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 January near -11°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Eleşkirt is during June, 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 44mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°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 Eleşkirt 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.