Climate Insights for Eleşkirt

The climate in Eleşkirt is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 810mm of precipitation falls per year. Eleşkirt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 195cm accumulating over the season.

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 810mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 137mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 30mm. That's 107mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 195cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 55cm.

Eleşkirt is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Eleşkirt, which began on March 20, 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. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 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 43mm 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.