Season guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Yerevantsi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Hot and dry, with lively evenings, Vardavar and apricot season; plan sightseeing for early and late in the day. Expect highs up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 11 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 34°C (93°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 6 | 15 h | 4/5 |
| July | 34°C (93°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 | 14.8 h | 4/5 |
| August | 34°C (93°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 2 | 13.7 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 19°C (66°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 62 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Vardavar — water-throwing festival (usually July)
- July: Golden Apricot International Film Festival (usually July)
Make the most of the weather
Historic site · Erebuni
Erebuni Fortress
Visit the museum first, then climb to the hilltop for views over the city.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Park · Arabkir
Victory Park and Mother Armenia
A large park above the Cascade with amusement rides, a small lake and the Mother Armenia statue, a sword-bearing female figure overlooking the city.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
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
Historic site · Tsitsernakaberd
Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum
On Tsitsernakaberd hill, a circle of 12 inclined basalt slabs surrounds an eternal flame commemorating the victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, beside a tall stele.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots (About 30 minutes by car) — Etchmiadzin is the seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church, with a cathedral founded in the early 4th century, one of the oldest in the world.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Yerevan?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot and dry, with lively evenings, Vardavar and apricot season; plan sightseeing for early and late in the day.
+What is the weather like in Yerevan in summer?
Highs of up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.