Month guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Yerevan. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Warm, with occasional showers; one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Yerevan: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with April (19°C (66°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:46
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:10
- Daylight
- About 14.4 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, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Yerevan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 10°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Yerevan?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Yerevan?
It is one of the best months to visit Yerevan. Warm, with occasional showers; one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is Yerevan in May?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yerevan in May?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.