Best time to visit · Yerevan · Armenia
The best time to visit Yerevan
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The best times to visit Yerevan are May to June and September to October, when days are warm, evenings are pleasant and day trips are comfortable. July and August are very hot, though the city is lively at night. Winter is cold but quiet, with clear views of Ararat on some days.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 34°C (93°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 1°C (34°F))
- Rainiest month
- May (~10 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February
Seasons
Yerevan has a dry continental climate with hot summers, often above 34°C in July and August, and cold winters around freezing. Spring and autumn are short but pleasant, and rain is light year-round.
March–May
Spring
Blossom, green hills and warming days, with occasional showers; Genocide Remembrance Day falls in April.
June–August
Summer
Hot and dry, with lively evenings, Vardavar and apricot season; plan sightseeing for early and late in the day.
September–November
Autumn
Warm and settled, with grape harvest and wine festivals; cooler and quieter by November.
December–February
Winter
Cold, with snow at times, festive holidays and clear Ararat views on crisp days.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -8°C | 5 | 9.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 4°C | -6°C | 5 | 10.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 12°C | 0°C | 6 | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 6°C | 8 | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C | 10°C | 10 | 14.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 30°C | 15°C | 6 | 15 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 34°C | 19°C | 3 | 14.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 34°C | 18°C | 2 | 13.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 29°C | 14°C | 2 | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C | 7°C | 5 | 11.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 11°C | 1°C | 5 | 9.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 4°C | -4°C | 5 | 9.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Armenian Christmas (6 January) and New Year holidays |
| February | Trndez — bonfire festival (13–14 February) |
| April | Genocide Remembrance Day — procession to Tsitsernakaberd (24 April) |
| July | Vardavar — water-throwing festival (usually July); Golden Apricot International Film Festival (usually July) |
| September | Independence Day (21 September) |
| October | Areni Wine Festival (usually early October); Erebuni-Yerevan city festival (usually October) |
| December | New Year's Eve celebrations on Republic Square |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February, and the sights are quietest in January–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Yerevan?
The best times to visit Yerevan are May to June and September to October, when days are warm, evenings are pleasant and day trips are comfortable. July and August are very hot, though the city is lively at night. Winter is cold but quiet, with clear views of Ararat on some days.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Yerevan?
Usually in January–February. Cold, often with snow and clear skies that show Ararat; Christmas and New Year holidays fill restaurants.
+What is the rainiest month in Yerevan?
May, with about 10 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Yerevan get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F).