Season guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm and settled, with grape harvest and wine festivals; cooler and quieter by November. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), with about 12 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 1°C (34°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 2 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 5 | 11.1 h | 3/5 |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 5 | 9.9 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 20°C (68°F) against a yearly 19°C (66°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 62 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Independence Day (21 September)
- October: Areni Wine Festival (usually early October)
- October: Erebuni-Yerevan city festival (usually October)
Make the most of the weather
Landmark · Cascade and Tamanyan Street
Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts
A monumental limestone stairway climbs from Tamanyan Street towards Victory Park, with fountains, gardens and contemporary sculptures on its terraces.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Art
- Kids
- Photo spot
Historic site · Tsitsernakaberd
Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum
Allow time for the museum, and visit with quiet respect; flowers can be left at the flame.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
Historic site · Erebuni
Erebuni Fortress
Founded in 782 BC by King Argishti I of Urartu, Erebuni is the origin of Yerevan.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Park · Arabkir
Victory Park and Mother Armenia
Combine it with the Cascade: walk up the steps, then continue to the park.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots (About 30 minutes by car) — Etchmiadzin is the seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church, with a cathedral founded in the early 4th century, one of the oldest in the world.
- Lake Sevan and Sevanavank (About 1 hour by car) — Lake Sevan is a large high-altitude lake about 1,900 metres above sea level.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Yerevan?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm and settled, with grape harvest and wine festivals; cooler and quieter by November.
+What is the weather like in Yerevan in autumn?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.