Mount Boyuk Kirs
Mountain Prominent mountain near Shusha with steep slopes
How to Get to Mount Boyuk Kirs #
Access from the city of Shusha; local roads lead up to trailheads on the mountain’s flanks. Distances and road conditions vary depending on local circumstances - consult local authorities or guides in Shusha for current access information.
Tips for Visiting Mount Boyuk Kirs #
- Respect local sensitivities and check access with local authorities in Shusha, especially during times of heightened tension.
- Use sturdy footwear - the ridgelines around Boyuk Kirs are rocky and exposed.
- Sunrise and sunset offer dramatic silhouettes of the peak against the Karabakh valley; local shepherds know the safest footpaths.
Best Time to Visit Mount Boyuk Kirs #
Best visited late spring through early autumn for clear approaches and manageable weather; consult local authorities for access updates.
Weather & Climate near Mount Boyuk Kirs #
Mount Boyuk Kirs's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (605 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
