AI-generatedArmenia at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,390 h
- Rain a year
- 14,259 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 1,390 m
Climate in Armenia
Armenia has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while November is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year, Armenia is rather dull; January is the sunniest month with 4.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Armenia
The best time to visit Armenia is all year round. The wettest month is July with 1,623 mm of precipitation.
Armenia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Armenia in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 91 rainy days in all
Armenia in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Armenia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 26–27 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 90 rainy days in all
Armenia in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: all year
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:4817:49
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:35–06:15 · evening 17:21–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:27–05:35 · evening 18:02–18:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Armenia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 26° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Armenia in October?
In October, Armenia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,053 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min05:48 – 17:49
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 96 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Armenia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and January bring similar holiday weather to Armenia (score 51 and 54). Daytime highs are about the same. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 4.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 31 | 31 |
| Rainfall | 1,053 mm | 846 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Armenia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January27° · 4.6 h
In January, Armenia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 846 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in January52February27° · 4.2 h
In February, Armenia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 871 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in February53March27° · 3.8 h
In March, Armenia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,084 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in March50April27° · 3.0 h
In April, Armenia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,176 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in April50May27° · 3.0 h
In May, Armenia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,323 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in May52June27° · 3.6 h
In June, Armenia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,549 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in June51July27° · 4.1 h
In July, Armenia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,623 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in July49August28° · 4.5 h
In August, Armenia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,501 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in August51September27° · 4.1 h
In September, Armenia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,232 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in September51October27° · 3.4 h
In October, Armenia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 1,053 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in October51November26° · 3.3 h
In November, Armenia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 1,006 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in November53December27° · 4.0 h
In December, Armenia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 996 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Armenia – and yet one of the best months here.
Armenia in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Armenia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in August (16°), the warmest in May (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 54 | 27° | 16° | 4.6 h | 31 | 846 |
| FebruaryFeb | 52 | 27° | 16° | 4.2 h | 28 | 871 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 27° | 16° | 3.8 h | 31 | 1,084 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 27° | 17° | 3.0 h | 30 | 1,176 |
| MayMay | 50 | 27° | 17° | 3.0 h | 31 | 1,323 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 27° | 17° | 3.6 h | 30 | 1,549 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 27° | 16° | 4.1 h | 31 | 1,623 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 28° | 16° | 4.5 h | 31 | 1,501 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 27° | 16° | 4.1 h | 30 | 1,232 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 27° | 16° | 3.4 h | 31 | 1,053 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 26° | 16° | 3.3 h | 30 | 1,006 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 27° | 16° | 4.0 h | 31 | 996 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Armenia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Armenia, 28 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Armenia: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Armenia has about 31 rainy days with 1,053 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Armenia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Armenia
How breezy and how cloudy Armenia is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Armenia typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 96 % of the sky over Armenia: mostly overcast, with about 3.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Armenia
How often the day gets hot in Armenia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Armenia has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Armenia
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Armenia in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Armenia has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 50 to 54).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,590 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Colombia
- Currency
- Colombian Peso (COP)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 110 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +57
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Compare & alternatives
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Armenia compared
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Armenia vs Salento
In October the holiday weather in Armenia and Salento is about equally good (score 51 vs 53). During the day Salento is 2 °C cooler than Armenia. Salento gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Armenia | Salento |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 30 |
| Best time | All year | Oct – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Armenia ranks 15 of 30 destinations in this country.
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- 15ArmeniaThis page27°51
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Frequently asked questions about Armenia
When is the best time to visit Armenia?
The best time to visit Armenia is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Armenia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. November is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Armenia?
The wettest month is July with 1,623 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 846 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Armenia get?
Armenia gets around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 4.6 hours a day; in April there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Armenia in?
Armenia is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Armenia?
A nonstop flight from London to Armenia takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,590 km.
Which school holidays are best for Armenia?
Armenia has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 50 to 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 54.