Season guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Armen Manukov, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Blossom, green hills and warming days, with occasional showers; Genocide Remembrance Day falls in April. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 24 rainy days across March–May. May is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 0°C (32°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 24
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 12°C (54°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 6 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 8 | 13.2 h | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 10 | 14.4 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 18°C (64°F) against a yearly 19°C (66°F), and 24 of the year's roughly 62 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Genocide Remembrance Day — procession to Tsitsernakaberd (24 April)
Make the most of the weather
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
Historic site · Tsitsernakaberd
Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum
Allow time for the museum, and visit with quiet respect; flowers can be left at the flame.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
Historic site · Erebuni
Erebuni Fortress
Founded in 782 BC by King Argishti I of Urartu, Erebuni is the origin of Yerevan.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Park · Arabkir
Victory Park and Mother Armenia
Combine it with the Cascade: walk up the steps, then continue to the park.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Day trips in spring
- Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery (About 45 minutes by car) — Garni is a 1st-century Greco-Roman temple above a gorge with basalt columns known as the Symphony of Stones.
- Khor Virap (About 45 minutes by car) — A monastery on a hill facing Mount Ararat, built over the pit where St Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned before converting Armenia to Christianity.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Yerevan?
Yes: May is among the best months. Blossom, green hills and warming days, with occasional showers; Genocide Remembrance Day falls in April.
+What is the weather like in Yerevan in spring?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 24 rainy days over the season.