Winters in Cankiri are harsh, with temperatures often dropping below freezing, averaging around 1°C in January and 2°C in February. Spring arrives slowly, with March temperatures still quite chilly but gradually warming up by April, when the first heatwaves can occur, with temperatures soaring to as high as 30°C. Summers are warm to hot, with July and August being the hottest months, averaging around 24°C. Autumn is mild, with September being relatively cool before temperatures drop again in October and November. Winter returns with a vengeance in December, with temperatures often below freezing once more.