Yerevan, Armenia Climate & Monthly Averages
Yerevan has a semi-arid climate. August is the hottest month, averaging 92° by day; January is the coldest at 38°.
Yerevan's climate is a story of contrasts
Yerevan runs one of the wider annual swings in our dataset: 28°C separates the average August from the average January. Afternoons reach 92°F (34°C) at the peak of summer and 38°F (3°C) at the depth of winter, with 77 days of measurable precipitation through the year.
August
92° by day 69° at nightJanuary
38° by day 24° at nightThe two ends of the year
January bottoms out at 38°F (3°C) in daylight, 24°F (-5°C) after dark. August is the warm end of the year, averaging 92°F (34°C) by day and 69°F (21°C) overnight. Between the average August and the average January lie 28°C, a wider spread than 93% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.
July is the brightest month at 13.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.4 - sunnier than roughly 78% of the cities we track. Days and nights are about 11°C apart on average - wider than roughly 79% of the cities we track. Snow falls on roughly 13 days a year, mostly November through April. May is the wettest month at 3.3 inches (84 mm) over 12 days; August is the driest.
The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 105°F (40°C) and bottoms at -7°F (-22°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
More climate facts for Yerevan
- Hottest month: August - highs near 92°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 38°F (3°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 105°F (40°C) high · -7°F (-22°C) low
- Wettest month: May (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 28°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Snow: about 13 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 55%
Four distinct parts of the year in Yerevan
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Yerevan is crisp but comfortable: 64°F (18°C) by day, 44°F (7°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days, plus about 3 snowy days. Daylight is generous - around 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Yerevan sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); rain comes on about 10 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.2 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Yerevan is mild and warm: 68°F (20°C) by day, 49°F (10°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 15 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter stays firmly cold here - highs near 41°F (5°C), nights near 27°F (-3°C), and expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season, plus about 9 snowy days.
Yerevan temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Yerevan
Best time to visit Yerevan
Aim for April to May and September to October if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 72°F (22°C) against roughly 8 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What to pack
Pack for Yerevan with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and rain gear if you travel around May. Even in August, lows of 69°F (21°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 24° | 6 | 1.1 in | 7.7 h/day | 9.6 h | 21% | 65% |
| February | 44° | 28° | 6 | 1.1 in | 8.6 h/day | 10.6 h | 20% | 63% |
| March | 54° | 36° | 12 | 2.5 in | 9.0 h/day | 11.8 h | 38% | 62% |
| April | 65° | 45° | 10 | 2.2 in | 10.5 h/day | 13.2 h | 34% | 57% |
| May | 73° | 53° | 12 | 3.3 in | 12.0 h/day | 14.4 h | 39% | 57% |
| June | 86° | 63° | 5 | 0.9 in | 13.4 h/day | 15.0 h | 16% | 45% |
| July | 92° | 69° | 3 | 0.6 in | 13.6 h/day | 14.8 h | 11% | 42% |
| August | 92° | 69° | 2 | 0.3 in | 12.6 h/day | 13.7 h | 6% | 40% |
| September | 83° | 61° | 3 | 0.5 in | 11.6 h/day | 12.4 h | 10% | 43% |
| October | 68° | 49° | 6 | 1.6 in | 9.6 h/day | 11.1 h | 21% | 55% |
| November | 53° | 37° | 5 | 1.2 in | 8.4 h/day | 9.9 h | 18% | 64% |
| December | 42° | 28° | 6 | 1.4 in | 7.3 h/day | 9.3 h | 20% | 69% |
Yerevan from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Yerevan's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.7 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
- Snow
- 4 days
February
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
- Snow
- 3 days
March
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
- Snow
- 3 days
April
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
May
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 12.0 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
June
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 13.4 h
- Daylight
- 15.0 h
July
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
August
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h
- Daylight
- 13.7 h
September
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 11.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 9.6 h
- Daylight
- 11.1 h
November
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
December
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
- Snow
- 2 days
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Yerevan's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Where Yerevan sits among other climates
- Relative humidity averages 55% - drier than all but 10% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.