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Armenia's national averages run from -1 °C in January to 25 °C in August, with rainfall between 38 mm in November and 136 mm in May and 5.6–8.8 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are July, August and June. Its 11 regions span 10–18 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Yerevan
- Area
- 29,591 km²
Best months to visit
When Armenia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.8 | -9.1 | -16.0 | 4.0 |
| February | 1.1 | -7.4 | -15.7 | 7.6 |
| March | 6.1 | -2.4 | -8.7 | 13.5 |
| April | 12.0 | 2.0 | -3.9 | 18.5 |
| May | 16.6 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 22.5 |
| June | 21.7 | 10.9 | 7.7 | 26.2 |
| July | 24.2 | 13.7 | 10.6 | 28.8 |
| August | 24.9 | 13.5 | 10.9 | 29.0 |
| September | 20.5 | 9.3 | 4.2 | 26.6 |
| October | 14.3 | 3.9 | -1.6 | 20.5 |
| November | 7.6 | -1.5 | -7.3 | 13.3 |
| December | 1.6 | -6.0 | -14.9 | 6.3 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 41 |
| February | 42 |
| March | 97 |
| April | 100 |
| May | 136 |
| June | 96 |
| July | 71 |
| August | 45 |
| September | 50 |
| October | 56 |
| November | 38 |
| December | 44 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.5 |
| February | 7.5 |
| March | 7.6 |
| April | 8.1 |
| May | 7.9 |
| June | 8.8 |
| July | 8.7 |
| August | 8.8 |
| September | 7.5 |
| October | 7.1 |
| November | 6.3 |
| December | 5.6 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9 | 3.9 | 8.0 |
| February | 6.1 | 3.9 | 8.9 |
| March | 6.1 | 4.0 | 8.9 |
| April | 6.1 | 4.1 | 8.7 |
| May | 5.9 | 4.3 | 8.3 |
| June | 5.8 | 4.6 | 7.6 |
| July | 6.4 | 5.0 | 8.1 |
| August | 6.3 | 5.0 | 7.9 |
| September | 5.6 | 4.3 | 7.1 |
| October | 5.0 | 3.5 | 7.2 |
| November | 5.1 | 3.2 | 7.5 |
| December | 5.5 | 3.5 | 8.3 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Armenia
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Armenia, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- At its bestMonasteries and mountain walking
At its best May–June, September–October
Sources: caucasusexpert.com, lonelyplanet.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Armenia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Parts of Armenia carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Armenia, in order
- JanJanuary-0.8°C · 41 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around -1 °C with 41 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around -1 °C with 41 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary1.1°C · 42 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 1 °C with 42 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 1 °C with 42 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch6.1°C · 97 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 97 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 97 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril12.0°C · 100 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 12 °C with 100 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 12 °C with 100 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay16.6°C · 136 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 136 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 136 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune21.7°C · 96 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 96 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 96 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly24.2°C · 71 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 71 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 71 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust24.9°C · 45 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 45 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 45 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember20.5°C · 50 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 50 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 50 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober14.3°C · 56 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 14 °C with 56 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 14 °C with 56 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember7.6°C · 38 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 8 °C with 38 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 8 °C with 38 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember1.6°C · 44 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 2 °C with 44 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 2 °C with 44 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
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