About Armenia
Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the south. Yerevan is the capital, largest city and financial center.
Climate in Yerevan
Warmest July, coolest January, driest September, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, August, September.
Monthly climate normals for Yerevan, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 4.1°C | -3.5°C | 10mm | 248h |
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| February | 6°C | -2.3°C | 37mm | 204h |
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| March | 14.6°C | 5.3°C | 56mm | 284h |
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| April | 15.4°C | 6.2°C | 117mm | 254h |
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| May | 23.7°C | 11.8°C | 94mm | 374h |
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| June | 29.9°C | 17.6°C | 9mm | 400h |
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| July | 32.8°C | 21°C | 38mm | 413h |
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| August | 30.8°C | 18.8°C | 31mm | 388h |
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| September | 30.7°C | 18.7°C | 1mm | 353h |
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| October | 21.9°C | 11.8°C | 34mm | 305h |
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| November | 12.2°C | 3.9°C | 21mm | 253h |
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| December | 5.3°C | -1.4°C | 35mm | 223h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Armenia is a landlocked country in the Caucasus. Once the centre of an empire, this former Soviet republic straddles the line between Europe and Asia. Armenia has a rich, ancient history, and it is most famously known for being the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as the state religion.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
- Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin
- Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley
Upcoming public holidays
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