Month guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Yerevan. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Mild days and autumn colours; harvest festivals and clearer views of Ararat.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Yerevan: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with September (29°C (84°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm and settled, with grape harvest and wine festivals; cooler and quieter by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Areni Wine Festival (usually early October)
- Erebuni-Yerevan city festival (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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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
Architecture · Northern Avenue and Opera
Opera House and Swan Lake
Check the programme for opera or ballet; tickets are affordable by European standards.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes or an evening performance
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Couples
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 7°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Yerevan?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Yerevan?
It is one of the best months to visit Yerevan. Mild days and autumn colours; harvest festivals and clearer views of Ararat.
+How warm is Yerevan in October?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yerevan in October?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.