AI-generatedDilijan at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 742 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 1,345 m
Climate in Dilijan
Dilijan has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Dilijan is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dilijan
The best time to visit Dilijan is from June to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from April to May; the wettest month is May with 139 mm.
Dilijan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dilijan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Dilijan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–25 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Dilijan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 9–21 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Dilijan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Apr – May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:1018:22
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:53–07:47 · evening 17:45–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:43–06:53 · evening 18:39–18:50
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 Dilijan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Dilijan in October?
In October, Dilijan is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dilijan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:10 – 18:22
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Dilijan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Dilijan: score 81 against 66. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 39 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dilijan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January3° · 3.8 h
In January, Dilijan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in January28February4° · 4.6 h
In February, Dilijan is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in February25March8° · 4.6 h
In March, Dilijan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 77 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in March43April14° · 4.5 h
In April, Dilijan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 111 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in April58May18° · 5.3 h
In May, Dilijan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in May68June22° · 6.9 h
In June, Dilijan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in June78July25° · 6.4 h
In July, Dilijan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in July81August25° · 6.3 h
In August, Dilijan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in August75September21° · 6.2 h
In September, Dilijan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in September66October16° · 4.6 h
In October, Dilijan is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in October43November9° · 4.2 h
In November, Dilijan is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in November29December5° · 3.7 h
In December, Dilijan is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dilijan.
Dilijan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dilijan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
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 | 29 | 3° | −5° | 3.8 h | 6 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 4° | −5° | 4.6 h | 8 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 8° | −1° | 4.6 h | 14 | 77 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 14° | 3° | 4.5 h | 18 | 111 |
| MayMay | 58 | 18° | 8° | 5.3 h | 22 | 139 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 22° | 12° | 6.9 h | 16 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 25° | 15° | 6.4 h | 10 | 53 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 25° | 15° | 6.3 h | 9 | 39 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 21° | 11° | 6.2 h | 11 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 16° | 7° | 4.6 h | 12 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 9° | 1° | 4.2 h | 7 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 5° | −3° | 3.7 h | 6 | 25 |
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 hours in Dilijan
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 4.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Dilijan, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 0 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Dilijan: 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, Dilijan has about 12 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Dilijan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 and clouds in Dilijan
How breezy and how cloudy Dilijan 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 Dilijan typically peaks at 8 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 58 % of the sky over Dilijan: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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.
Snow in Dilijan
When Dilijan is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Dilijan has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Dilijan
Weather for your travel dates
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Dilijan 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.
Dilijan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 50 min
- Distance
- 3,630 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Dilijan vs Vanadzor
In October Vanadzor has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs 66). During the day it is about as warm in Vanadzor as in Dilijan.
| in October | Dilijan | Vanadzor |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jul – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Dilijan
When is the best time to visit Dilijan?
The best time to visit Dilijan is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dilijan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Dilijan?
Rain is frequent from April to May; the wettest month is May with 139 mm. The driest month is January with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dilijan get?
Dilijan gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Dilijan in?
Dilijan is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dilijan?
A nonstop flight from London to Dilijan takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,630 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dilijan?
Dilijan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 60, summer holidays 80, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 29.