Climate Insights for Artvin

The climate in Artvin is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1913mm of precipitation falls per year. Artvin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Artvin 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 -7°C. Artvin experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Artvin vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Artvin is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1913mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 219mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 103mm. That's 116mm 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. Artvin receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 505cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 128cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Artvin is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Artvin, which began on June 21, 2026. Artvin 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Artvin 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.