Cathedral of Kars Church

Medieval Armenian cathedral in Kars, distinctive stonework

Kars's cathedral sits within the town's historic core; visitors note its medieval stonework and bell tower and combine the visit with views across Kars's Ottoman, Russian and Armenian-built neighborhoods.

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Cathedral of Kars at a Glance#

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How to Get to Cathedral of Kars#

The Cathedral of Kars is in central Kars and can be reached on foot from the town centre and the main intercity bus terminal (otogar). Regional buses and dolmuş (shared minibuses) serve Kars from surrounding towns, and local taxis operate throughout the city.

If arriving by air use Kars Harakani Airport and take a taxi or airport transfer into Kars centre; once in the centre the cathedral is a short walk from the main streets.

Best Time to Visit Cathedral of Kars#

Aim for summer (June-September) when snow is gone and the site is most accessible.

Summer (best)
Jun-Sep · 15-25°C
The warmest, snow-free months are best for access and sightseeing - days are short compared with lowlands but generally comfortable.
Winter
Dec-Feb · often below 0°C
Long, cold winters with frequent snow and freezing temperatures that can limit access and make travel more difficult.
Shoulder seasons
Mar-May, Oct-Nov · 0-15°C
Variable weather: spring and autumn can be pleasant for fewer crowds but conditions may still be chilly or wet.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of Kars#

Climate

Cathedral of Kars's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 65 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -15° - -5° -13° 18 mm partly cloudy 89% 1.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.5h
February Poor -14° - -2° -12° 22 mm overcast 84% 1.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.5h
March Poor -8° - 4° -5° 26 mm overcast 74% 2.0 m/s 1.0 high 11.8h
April Acceptable -1° - 12° 4° 45 mm overcast 71% 2.2 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Good 4° - 17° 10° 76 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.1 m/s 1.7 very high 14.3h
June Very Good 6° - 21° 14° 69 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.8h
July Excellent 10° - 25° 18° 44 mm partly cloudy 61% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.6h
August Excellent 9° - 26° 18° 37 mm some cloud 56% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.6h
September Very Good 5° - 22° 14° 27 mm some cloud 58% 2.0 m/s 1.4 high 12.3h
October Good 0° - 15° 7° 36 mm partly cloudy 65% 1.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.0h
November Acceptable -5° - 7° -1° 26 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
December Poor -10° - -1° -9° 20 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.6 m/s 0.3 low 9.2h