Yerevan has about 325 sunny days a year, 220 frost-free days and a comfortable average monthly temperature of +11.8°C (+25°C in summer and -4-5°C in winter).
The location of the city partly within the Kanaker and Avan volcanic plateaus and partly within the borders of the Ararat Valley determines a moderate continental climate for the first zone and a dry subtropical climate for the second. In the second zone fruit trees blossom earlier, snow comes down earlier, so the weather in Yerevan for a week, for 14 days can differ depending on the area of the city.
When planning a trip, carefully study the weather forecast in Yerevan: the capital has recorded temperatures of up to +42°C in the summer months and -31°C in winter.
When is the best time to go to Yerevan?
"I'm going to Yerevan!" With this decision begins the countdown of bright adventures in the ancient city. All that remains is to determine when it's cheaper to travel to Yerevan, and what period is more comfortable for family fun or noisy entertainment.
Yerevan in winter. In this period there is high humidity, moderate snow (which, however, can create problems when traveling on serpentine roads), comfortable average temperature of -5°C. Ideal for budget vacations, festive New Year vacations with the family, shopping.
Yerevan in summer is a sea of sun and fun! If you are not afraid of high average daily temperatures of +35°C, the question whether you should go to Yerevan in summer automatically disappears. As a tourist note: in summer, the mountainous part of the city is 8 degrees cooler than in the lowlands.
Yerevan in autumn and spring. April-May, September-October are considered universal months for visiting Yerevan. The city is drenched in lush greenery and pink color, the temperature is comfortable (+12-21°C) for visiting sights in the lower and upper city, shashliks and dancing to jazz music.
