Iğdır climate
Iğdır (Turkey) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C58 °F, and about 408 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Iğdır climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 744 | −424 | 134 | 240.9 |
| Feb | 949 | −327 | 338 | 190.8 |
| Mar | 1559 | 236 | 948 | 311.2 |
| Apr | 2169 | 644 | 1456 | 532.1 |
| May | 2679 | 1253 | 1966 | 662.6 |
| Jun | 3290 | 1661 | 2475 | 481.9 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2068 | 2882 | 361.4 |
| Aug | 3696 | 2068 | 2882 | 261.0 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1560 | 2374 | 200.8 |
| Oct | 2374 | 949 | 1661 | 391.5 |
| Nov | 1558 | 236 | 847 | 230.9 |
| Dec | 847 | −327 | 337 | 230.9 |
| Year | 3696 | −424 | 1558 | 40816 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | 70% | 2.4 | 9:38 |
| Feb | 61% | 70% | 3.3 | 10:38 |
| Mar | 55% | 69% | 3.9 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 55% | 68% | 4.9 | 13:13 |
| May | 54% | 62% | 6.1 | 14:22 |
| Jun | 48% | 43% | 7.4 | 14:59 |
| Jul | 44% | 38% | 7.4 | 14:44 |
| Aug | 41% | 34% | 6.7 | 13:44 |
| Sep | 42% | 35% | 5.5 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 51% | 53% | 3.7 | 11:04 |
| Nov | 58% | 58% | 2.5 | 9:55 |
| Dec | 65% | 67% | 1.9 | 9:21 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Iğdır is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C44 °F and lows −4 °C24 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.7 °C48.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 408 mm16 in. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 41% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February and September. The wettest month is May (66 mm2.6 in), the driest is February (19 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 41% in August to 66% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.3 hours in December to 15.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Iğdır
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 39 mm1.5 in to 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C44 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Iğdır
- Winter (December–February) — highs 744 to 9 °C49 °F, lows −424 to −3 °C27 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 236 to 12 °C53 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 1661 to 20 °C68 °F, about 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1558 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 236 to 15 °C60 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Iğdır compares
Compared with Yerevan, about 49 km to the northeast, Iğdır has practically the same average temperature and receives 15% more precipitation (408 mm16 in vs 354 mm14 in). The difference is largest in December (0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer).
Of the 87 places in Turkey covered by World Climates, Iğdır is the 51st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 75th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Turkey climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Yerevan (Armenia, BSk), Tbilisi (Georgia, BSk) and Khasavyurt (Russia, BSk).
Nearby places
- Yerevan 49 km · 14 °C58 °F · 354 mm14 in
- Ağrı 89 km · 9 °C49 °F · 403 mm16 in
- Gyumri 98 km · 8 °C46 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Van 169 km · 11 °C52 °F · 447 mm18 in
- Khuy 172 km · 14 °C58 °F · 271 mm11 in
- Tbilisi 207 km · 15 °C58 °F · 377 mm15 in
- Ganja 214 km · 16 °C61 °F · 317 mm12 in
- Kapan 218 km · 15 °C58 °F · 269 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Iğdır?
August is the warmest month in Iğdır, with an average high of 36 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Iğdır?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (44 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (24 °F).
When does it rain the most in Iğdır?
May is the wettest month with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 19 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Iğdır?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,390 m, while Iğdır lies at about 860 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.4 °C6.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.