Yerevan, Armenia Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Yerevan
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.
Climate quick facts
- 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%
Temperatures through 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.
Rain, sun and snow
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.
How Yerevan compares
- Relative humidity averages 55% - drier than all but 10% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 24° | 6 | 1.1 in | 7.7 h/day | 65% |
| February | 44° | 28° | 6 | 1.1 in | 8.6 h/day | 63% |
| March | 54° | 36° | 12 | 2.5 in | 9.0 h/day | 62% |
| April | 65° | 45° | 10 | 2.2 in | 10.5 h/day | 57% |
| May | 73° | 53° | 12 | 3.3 in | 12.0 h/day | 57% |
| June | 86° | 63° | 5 | 0.9 in | 13.4 h/day | 45% |
| July | 92° | 69° | 3 | 0.6 in | 13.6 h/day | 42% |
| August | 92° | 69° | 2 | 0.3 in | 12.6 h/day | 40% |
| September | 83° | 61° | 3 | 0.5 in | 11.6 h/day | 43% |
| October | 68° | 49° | 6 | 1.6 in | 9.6 h/day | 55% |
| November | 53° | 37° | 5 | 1.2 in | 8.4 h/day | 64% |
| December | 42° | 28° | 6 | 1.4 in | 7.3 h/day | 69% |
Yerevan month by month
Yerevan weather in January
January brings highs around 38°F (3°C), lows near 24°F (-5°C), about 6 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Yerevan.
Yerevan weather in February
February brings highs around 44°F (7°C), lows near 28°F (-2°C), about 6 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Yerevan weather in March
March brings highs around 54°F (12°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Yerevan weather in April
April brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), about 10 wet days.
Yerevan weather in May
May brings highs around 73°F (23°C), lows near 53°F (11°C), about 12 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Yerevan.
Yerevan weather in June
June brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 5 wet days.
Yerevan weather in July
July brings highs around 92°F (33°C), lows near 69°F (20°C), about 3 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Yerevan.
Yerevan weather in August
August brings highs around 92°F (34°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 2 wet days - typically the hottest month and the driest month of the year in Yerevan.
Yerevan weather in September
September brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 3 wet days.
Yerevan weather in October
October brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 6 wet days.
Yerevan weather in November
November brings highs around 53°F (12°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 5 wet days.
Yerevan weather in December
December brings highs around 42°F (6°C), lows near 28°F (-2°C), about 6 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Seasons 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.
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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.
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.
Yerevan temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.