Mount Boyuk Kirs Mountain

Prominent mountain near Shusha with steep slopes

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Mount Boyuk Kirs at a Glance#

Address: Shusha District (Shusha), Karabakh region - reach via Shusha city roads

Hours: Open year‑round (daylight hours)

Admission: Free

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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.

Late spring
May-June · 10-20°C
Wildflowers carpet the lower meadows and the ridgelines are accessible without snow.
Early autumn
September-October · 8-18°C
Clear air and stable weather; evenings grow cool and the valleys show autumn colour.

Weather & Climate near Mount Boyuk Kirs#

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -10° - -1° -10° 23 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
February Poor -11° - 1° -9° 31 mm overcast 64% 2.6 m/s 0.5 low 10.6h
March Poor -7° - 3° -6° 52 mm overcast 61% 2.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable -1° - 10° 2° 75 mm overcast 61% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Acceptable 3° - 13° 7° 96 mm overcast 56% 2.4 m/s 1.6 very high 14.2h
June Good 6° - 17° 12° 86 mm partly cloudy 47% 2.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
July Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 50 mm partly cloudy 44% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.5h
August Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 42 mm partly cloudy 46% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 13.5h
September Very Good 7° - 18° 13° 44 mm partly cloudy 57% 2.2 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Acceptable 2° - 12° 5° 51 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Acceptable -3° - 6° -1° 31 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.5 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
December Acceptable -7° - 2° -6° 24 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h