Month guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in August
What August is really like in Yerevan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sonanik, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Hot and dry; locals head to Lake Sevan and the mountains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Yerevan: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:00
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry, with lively evenings, Vardavar and apricot season; plan sightseeing for early and late in the day.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Yerevan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Republic Square
National Gallery of Armenia
In the same building as the History Museum, the National Gallery displays Armenian painters such as Martiros Saryan and Ivan Aivazovsky alongside Russian and European art.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
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Museum · Mashtots Avenue
Matenadaran
Join a guided tour in English to understand the illuminations and the history of the Armenian alphabet.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Kond
Sergei Parajanov Museum
The museum of the film director Sergei Parajanov displays his collages, assemblages, costumes and drawings in a house overlooking the Hrazdan Gorge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Hrazdan
Yerevan Brandy Company tour
Choose a tour with more tastings if you want to compare ages; eat beforehand.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Couples
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 18°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Yerevan?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Yerevan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Yerevan?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and dry; locals head to Lake Sevan and the mountains.
+How warm is Yerevan in August?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yerevan in August?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.