Kayseri has a continental climate featuring a semi-arid climate, consisting of cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers with cool nights due to Kayseri's high elevation. Rainfall occurs mostly during the spring and autumn, yet precipitation is generally low throughout the year. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from -7°C to 31°C and is rarely below -15°C or above 36°C. The relative humidity typically ranges from 24% (dry) to 93% (very humid) over the course of the year, rarely dropping below 14% (very dry) and reaching as high as 100% (very humid).