Yerevan & the Armenian highlands
A monastery carved half into a cliff, Mount Ararat filling the horizon behind another, a brandy the whole country will insist you try before you leave, and churches older than most of Europe's cathedrals.
The best time to visit Yerevan & the Armenian highlands is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 02:31 (UTC+4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 67°F · rain 2.1in · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C40°F | 13mm0.5in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| February | 8°C46°F | 21mm0.8in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 13°C56°F | 47mm1.9in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 20°C67°F | 54mm2.1in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 25°C78°F | 60mm2.4in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 33°C91°F | 14mm0.6in | 15.0h15.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 35°C95°F | 6mm0.2in | 14.8h14.8h | |
| August | 35°C95°F | 5mm0.2in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| September | 30°C86°F | 10mm0.4in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 22°C72°F | 19mm0.7in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 14°C57°F | 20mm0.8in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| December | 7°C45°F | 23mm0.9in | 9.3h9.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- AMD · Armenian dram
- Language
- Armenian
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Yerevan & the Armenian highlands?
The best time to visit Yerevan & the Armenian highlands is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does Yerevan & the Armenian highlands get?
Typical daytime highs in Yerevan & the Armenian highlands are Mar–May 19°C (67°F), Jun–Aug 34°C (94°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (72°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (44°F).
Is Yerevan & the Armenian highlands expensive?
On the ground, Yerevan & the Armenian highlands is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Yerevan & the Armenian highlands good for?
Yerevan & the Armenian highlands is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, landscape doing the heavy lifting.

