Climate Insights for Kelkit

The climate in Kelkit is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 631mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 117mm of rainfall. Kelkit 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Kelkit experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Kelkit 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 20°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 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Kelkit is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 631mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 117mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 16mm. That's 101mm 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. Kelkit receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 271cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 71cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kelkit is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 Kelkit, which began on June 21, 2026. Kelkit 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. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Kelkit is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kelkit 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.