Weather by month for Yerevan, the best months to go and how Armenia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 28°C · 3 rain days
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 18°C to 34°C · 2–12 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 3°C to 12°C · 6–12 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / -5°C | 6 days (29 mm) | 7.7 h/day | 3.7/10 |
| February | 7°C / -3°C | 6 days (27 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 3.7/10 |
| March | 12°C / 2°C | 12 days (63 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 3.3/10 |
| April | 18°C / 7°C | 11 days (56 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| May | 23°C / 11°C | 12 days (84 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| June | 30°C / 17°C | 5 days (24 mm) | 13.4 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| July | 33°C / 20°C | 3 days (16 mm) | 13.6 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| August | 34°C / 20°C | 2 days (8 mm) | 12.6 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| Best month: September | 28°C / 16°C | 3 days (14 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 8.4/10 |
| October | 20°C / 9°C | 7 days (40 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| November | 12°C / 3°C | 5 days (30 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| December | 6°C / -2°C | 7 days (35 mm) | 7.3 h/day | 3.5/10 |
Figures for Yerevan; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
3°C / -5°C · 6 rain days · 7.7 h sun
Days top out at 3.2°C and nights drop to -4.8°C, with 6.1 rain (or snow) days. New Year's Day on the 1st and 2nd and Christmas on the 5th and 6th bring holiday closures. Army Day falls on the 28th. Cold and quiet, this month scores 3.7 and counts as a tough-weather month to skip for sightseeing.
7°C / -3°C · 6 rain days · 8.6 h sun
Weather stays cold, with highs of 6.5°C and lows of -2.5°C, plus 5.7 rain days. There are no major holidays this month. With a score of 3.7, February remains a weak choice for travel, mainly due to persistent chill.
12°C / 2°C · 12 rain days · 9.0 h sun
Temperatures climb to a 12°C high but nights still dip to 1.8°C, and rain becomes more frequent at 11.7 days with 63mm falling. Women's Day is marked on the 8th. Despite the warming trend, the score of 3.3 makes March the lowest-rated month, largely due to wet, unsettled conditions.
18°C / 7°C · 11 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Spring arrives with highs of 18.2°C and lows of 6.8°C, though rain is still common at 10.6 days and 56mm. Easter Sunday falls on the 5th and Genocide Remembrance Day on the 24th. The score jumps to 6, a good month for mild, green scenery.
23°C / 11°C · 12 rain days · 12.0 h sun
Highs reach 22.7°C and lows 11.1°C, but May is the wettest month with 12 rain days and 84mm of rainfall. Labour Day on the 1st, Victory and Peace Day on the 9th, and Republic Day on the 28th add holiday interest. The score of 7 still makes this a good time to visit despite the showers.
30°C / 17°C · 5 rain days · 13.4 h sun
Summer heat builds fast, with highs of 29.8°C and lows of 16.9°C, while rain eases to 4.9 days and 24mm. There are no major holidays this month. A score of 7.1 keeps June as a good choice, with warm, drier days than spring.
33°C / 20°C · 3 rain days · 13.6 h sun
July is hot and dry, with highs of 33.3°C and lows of 20.1°C, and just 3.3 rain days totaling 16mm. Constitution Day is marked on the 5th. The score of 6.5 reflects good weather, though the heat can be intense for some travellers.
34°C / 20°C · 2 rain days · 12.6 h sun
This is the hottest month, with highs of 33.6°C and lows of 20.4°C, and rain is rare at 1.8 days and 8mm. There are no major holidays. The score of 6.6 keeps August a good time to visit, but the heat is a real factor to plan around.
28°C / 16°C · 3 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Temperatures ease to a 28.3°C high and 15.9°C low, with rain staying light at 2.7 days and 14mm. Independence Day falls on the 21st. With the top score of 8.4, September is rated the best month, combining warmth, dry skies, and a national holiday.
20°C / 9°C · 7 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Autumn brings highs of 19.8°C and lows of 9.4°C, with rain picking up slightly to 6.5 days and 40mm. There are no major holidays. The score of 7.4 keeps October as a good month, with comfortable temperatures and moderate rainfall.
12°C / 3°C · 5 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Highs drop to 11.8°C and lows to 2.5°C, with 5 rain days and 30mm. There are no major holidays. The score falls to 4.9, an okay month as temperatures cool and daylight shortens, hinting at the coming winter.
6°C / -2°C · 7 rain days · 7.3 h sun
Winter sets in with highs of 5.7°C and lows of -2.3°C, and rain or snow falls on 6.5 days totaling 35mm. New Year's Eve on the 31st brings celebrations. The score drops to 3.5, making December a tough-weather month due to cold and short days.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerevan | 3°C | 7°C | 12°C | 18°C | 23°C | 30°C | 33°C | 34°C | 28°C | 20°C | 12°C | 6°C |
| Gyumri | 0°C | 3°C | 8°C | 14°C | 18°C | 23°C | 26°C | 27°C | 23°C | 16°C | 8°C | 2°C |
| Hrazdan | -2°C | 0°C | 4°C | 11°C | 16°C | 21°C | 23°C | 24°C | 21°C | 14°C | 7°C | 1°C |
| Alaverdi | 5°C | 7°C | 9°C | 15°C | 19°C | 24°C | 26°C | 26°C | 22°C | 16°C | 11°C | 7°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
September is the best month for exploring Yerevan. Highs average 28.3°C, down from August's 33.6°C peak, with only 2.7 rain days and 11.6 hours of sunshine, making it comfortable for walking around the city.
Hiking & nature
September and October suit hiking best. September brings warm days (28.3°C high) and low rainfall (2.7 rain days), while October cools further to 19.8°C with 6.5 rain days, both offering milder temperatures than the summer heat.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), New Year's Day (2 Jan), Christmas Day (5 Jan), Christmas Day (6 Jan), Army Day (28 Jan)
Public holidays: Women's Day (8 Mar)
Public holidays: Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (24 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Victory and Peace Day (9 May), Republic Day (28 May)
Public holidays: Constitution Day (5 Jul)
Public holidays: Independence Day (21 Sep)
Public holidays: New Year's Eve (31 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August works well for Armenia, with a score of 6.6 out of 10. Expect hot, dry weather: the average high is 33.6°C and the low 20.4°C. Rain is rare, with just 1.8 rain days and 8mm of rain for the month, so plan for strong sun and 12.6 hours of sunshine a day.
September is the best month to visit Armenia, scoring 8.4 out of 10, the highest of the year. Days are warm, with a high of 28.3°C and a low of 15.9°C, while rain is light at 14mm over 2.7 rain days. Sunshine stays strong at 11.6 hours a day, making conditions comfortable for sightseeing.
January scores only 3.7 out of 10, so it's a tougher month for travel. Daytime highs reach just 3.2°C and nights drop to -4.8°C on average. There are 6.1 rain days and 29mm of rain, with just 7.7 hours of sunshine a day, the lowest of the year, so this month suits those who want cold-weather or snow conditions rather than mild sightseeing.
April is a good month to visit, with a score of 6 out of 10. The average high is 18.2°C and the low is 6.8°C, giving mild spring weather. It's one of the wetter months, with 10.6 rain days and 56mm of rain, so pack for showers alongside 10.5 hours of daily sunshine.
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