Month guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in March
What March is really like in Yerevan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bouarf, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Thawing, with apricot blossom arriving late in the month; changeable weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Yerevan: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with February (4°C (39°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:09
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom, green hills and warming days, with occasional showers; Genocide Remembrance Day falls in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Yerevan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Mashtots Avenue
Blue Mosque
Dress modestly; women should cover their hair, and scarves are usually available at the entrance.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
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Religious site · Republic Square
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
Consecrated in 2001 for the 1,700th anniversary of Armenia's adoption of Christianity, this is the largest Armenian cathedral, with a bright, spacious interior and the relics of St Gregory.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
Museum · Kond
Sergei Parajanov Museum
Watch a clip of 'The Colour of Pomegranates' before visiting to appreciate his style.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 0°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Yerevan?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Yerevan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Yerevan?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Thawing, with apricot blossom arriving late in the month; changeable weather.
+How warm is Yerevan in March?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yerevan in March?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.