Winters in Kars are harsh and cold, with temperatures often dropping below -26°C in January, averaging around -8°C. Spring brings a gradual warming trend, with temperatures rising from -7°C in April to as high as 25°C on warmer days, averaging around 10°C by the end of the month. Summers are warm but not sweltering, with highs ranging from 30-35°C and averaging around 21°C. Autumn is a relatively mild season, with temperatures fluctuating between -8°C in October to 17°C in November, averaging around 7-3°C respectively. Frosts return in December, with temperatures plummeting back down to averages of -6°C.