Month guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in January
What January is really like in Yerevan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Yerevantsi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 1°C (34°F), lows of -8°C (18°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Cold, often with snow and clear skies that show Ararat; Christmas and New Year holidays fill restaurants.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 1°C (34°F) / -8°C (18°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Yerevan: days average 1°C (34°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about -8°C (18°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with December (4°C (39°F)), January is cooler; by February highs climb to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:22
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 9.6 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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Armenian Christmas (6 January) and New Year holidays
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Republic Square
History Museum of Armenia
Book a guided tour at the desk; the collection is large, and context makes it far more engaging.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 1°C, lows near -8°C and 5 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January 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 January a good time to visit Yerevan?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold, often with snow and clear skies that show Ararat; Christmas and New Year holidays fill restaurants.
+How warm is Yerevan in January?
Average highs are around 1°C (34°F) and lows around -8°C (18°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yerevan in January?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.