Month guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in February
What February is really like in Yerevan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -6°C (21°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Cold and quiet; good for museums, brandy tours and khash breakfasts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -6°C (21°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-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 -6°C (21°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (1°C (34°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:55
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:37
- Daylight
- About 10.6 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, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Trndez — bonfire festival (13–14 February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Landmark · Republic Square
Republic Square
Come in the evening during the warmer months for the singing fountains show.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Kids
Historic site · Tsitsernakaberd
Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum
On Tsitsernakaberd hill, a circle of 12 inclined basalt slabs surrounds an eternal flame commemorating the victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, beside a tall stele.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
Market · Republic Square
Vernissage market
Visit on a weekend morning, and haggle politely.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -6°C and 5 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 February a good time to visit Yerevan?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and quiet; good for museums, brandy tours and khash breakfasts.
+How warm is Yerevan in February?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -6°C (21°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yerevan in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.