Season guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Yerevan in winter
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Cold, with snow at times, festive holidays and clear Ararat views on crisp days. Expect highs up to 4°C (39°F) and lows around -8°C (18°F), with about 15 rainy days across December–February.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- -8°C (18°F) to 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 15
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C (34°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 5 | 9.6 h | 1/5 |
| February | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 5 | 10.6 h | 1/5 |
| December | 4°C (39°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 5 | 9.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 3°C (37°F) against a yearly 19°C (66°F), and 15 of the year's roughly 62 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 1/5 and hotel prices 1/5 on average.
What's on in winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Armenian Christmas (6 January) and New Year holidays
- February: Trndez — bonfire festival (13–14 February)
- December: New Year's Eve celebrations on Republic Square
Good choices for winter
Gallery · Republic Square
National Gallery of Armenia
Head to the top floors first for the Armenian collection, which is the gallery's strength.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
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Museum · Mashtots Avenue
Matenadaran
The Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts holds thousands of Armenian manuscripts, including illuminated gospels, scientific texts and maps.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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
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Museum · Republic Square
History Museum of Armenia
Book a guided tour at the desk; the collection is large, and context makes it far more engaging.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in winter
- Lake Sevan and Sevanavank (About 1 hour by car) — Lake Sevan is a large high-altitude lake about 1,900 metres above sea level.
- Dilijan (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — A forested mountain town known as a spa resort, with restored old streets and the nearby monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank in the woods.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Yerevan?
It is a trade-off: Cold, with snow at times, festive holidays and clear Ararat views on crisp days. The best months overall are May–June and September–October.
+What is the weather like in Yerevan in winter?
Highs of up to 4°C (39°F) and lows around -8°C (18°F), with about 15 rainy days over the season.