When to Armenia
Climate guide & best times to travel
Best Time to Visit
Month-by-Month Guide
January
January offers pleasant warm weather with comfortable temperatures perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities. With moderate rainfall and 70% humidity, it's an ideal time for cultural exploration. The 77°F highs make it one of the most comfortable months to visit Armenia.
February
February maintains the warm, pleasant weather pattern with the highest rainfall of the year at 1.6 inches. Despite being the wettest month, the comfortable 77°F temperatures make it excellent for indoor cultural activities and museum visits. The warm weather continues to attract visitors during this period.
March
March concludes the warm season with continued pleasant temperatures and reduced rainfall compared to February. The 77°F highs and 68°F lows provide ideal conditions for outdoor exploration and hiking. This marks the end of the comfortable weather period before the dramatic temperature drop in April.
April
April brings a dramatic shift to cold weather with temperatures plummeting to 33°F highs and 24°F lows. This marks the beginning of the cold season with freezing conditions and moderate rainfall. Visitors should prepare for winter-like conditions and potential snow or frost.
May
May continues the cold pattern with identical temperatures to April, featuring highs of 33°F and lows of 24°F. The freezing conditions persist with moderate rainfall, making it challenging for most outdoor activities. This is definitely off-season weather requiring heavy winter clothing.
June
June shows a slight warming trend with both highs and lows reaching 33°F, eliminating the sub-freezing nighttime temperatures. While still cold by most standards, the slightly warmer conditions and moderate rainfall make it marginally more comfortable than the previous months. Winter clothing remains essential.
July
July represents the warmest point of the cold season with highs reaching 35°F and lows of 33°F. Despite the slight temperature increase, conditions remain quite cold with moderate rainfall. This could be considered the best month within the cold season for those who must visit during this period.
August
August maintains the relatively warmer cold-season temperatures with 35°F highs and 33°F lows while offering the driest conditions of the year. With only 0.4 inches of rainfall, it provides the best combination of minimal precipitation and the highest temperatures available during the cold months.
September
September begins the cooling trend within the already cold season, with temperatures dropping to 33°F highs and 26°F lows. The return of sub-freezing nighttime temperatures and low rainfall makes this a challenging month for travel. Heavy winter gear becomes even more critical.
October
October presents an unusual temperature pattern with 33°F highs but a dramatic jump to 68°F lows, creating highly variable daily conditions. This strange weather pattern with moderate rainfall makes it unpredictable for planning activities. The temperature variation requires flexible clothing options.
November
November marks the return of warm, comfortable weather with 77°F highs and 68°F lows after months of cold conditions. The pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall make it an excellent time for all types of activities. This signals the beginning of the peak travel season.
December
December continues the warm season with comfortable 77°F highs and 68°F lows, perfect for year-end travel and celebrations. With moderate rainfall and pleasant temperatures, it's an ideal time for cultural exploration and outdoor activities. The warm weather makes it a popular month for visitors.