Armenia climate
World Climates covers 3 places in Armenia. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Kapan (15 °C58 °F) and the coolest is Gyumri (8 °C46 °F). The wettest is Gyumri with 505 mm20 in of precipitation per year, the driest Kapan with 269 mm11 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are cold semi-arid (BSk, 2 places) and warm-summer humid continental (Dfb, 1 place).
The highest monthly average high is in Yerevan (36 °C96 °F in July); the lowest monthly average low is in Gyumri (−11 °C12 °F in January).
Across the places in Armenia, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are April, May and October (2, 2 and 2 of 3 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Armenia?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Armenia is Kapan at 15 °C58 °F. The coolest is Gyumri at 8 °C46 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Armenia?
Gyumri gets the most precipitation, 505 mm20 in in an average year. The driest place is Kapan with 269 mm11 in.
How many places in Armenia does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 3 places in Armenia. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Armenia?
It depends on the place. Across Armenia, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are April, May and October. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Armenia
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerevan | 14 | 36 | −4 | 354 |
| Gyumri | 8 | 27 | −11 | 505 |
| Kapan | 15 | 34 | −3 | 269 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.