Month guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in December
What December is really like in Yerevan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. Cold, with festive lights and markets in the run-up to New Year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Yerevan: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with November (11°C (52°F)), December is cooler; by January highs drop to around 1°C (34°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 08:18
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:37
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, with snow at times, festive holidays and clear Ararat views on crisp days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve celebrations on Republic Square
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Hrazdan
Yerevan Brandy Company tour
The Yerevan Brandy Company, producer of Ararat brandy since 1887, offers guided tours of its cellars and history, ending with tastings of aged brandies.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Couples
- Rainy day
Landmark · Cascade and Tamanyan Street
Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts
Ride the indoor escalators up and walk down the outdoor steps at sunset, when Ararat may be lit pink.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Art
- Kids
- Photo spot
Landmark · Republic Square
Republic Square
Yerevan's main square, designed by Alexander Tamanyan, is surrounded by buildings of pink and yellow tuff, including the History Museum and the National Gallery.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -4°C and 5 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Yerevan?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Yerevan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Yerevan?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold, with festive lights and markets in the run-up to New Year.
+How warm is Yerevan in December?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yerevan in December?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.