AI-generatedGoris at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 718 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 1,351 m
Climate in Goris
Goris has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Goris is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Goris
The best time to visit Goris is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 138 mm of precipitation.
Goris through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Goris in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Goris in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Goris in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–22 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Goris in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
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: May – 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 – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:0318:17
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 06:47–07:40 · evening 17:41–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:36–06:47 · evening 18:34–18:44
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 Goris compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Goris in October?
In October, Goris is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Goris.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:03 – 18:17
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
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 Goris
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Goris: score 89 against 72. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 26 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Goris month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January4° · 3.6 h
In January, Goris is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in January25February5° · 4.2 h
In February, Goris is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in February30March9° · 4.8 h
In March, Goris is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in March54April15° · 5.3 h
In April, Goris is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 99 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in April61May19° · 6.2 h
In May, Goris is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 138 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in May79June23° · 7.4 h
In June, Goris is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in June89July25° · 7.4 h
In July, Goris is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in July87August26° · 7.3 h
In August, Goris is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in August79September22° · 6.1 h
In September, Goris is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in September72October17° · 4.7 h
In October, Goris is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in October49November11° · 3.9 h
In November, Goris is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris in November27December6° · 3.3 h
In December, Goris is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goris.
Goris 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 Goris
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 27 | 4° | −9° | 3.6 h | 6 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 5° | −8° | 4.2 h | 8 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 9° | −3° | 4.8 h | 14 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 15° | 2° | 5.3 h | 17 | 99 |
| MayMay | 61 | 19° | 7° | 6.2 h | 21 | 138 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 23° | 10° | 7.4 h | 11 | 74 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 25° | 13° | 7.4 h | 5 | 26 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 26° | 13° | 7.3 h | 5 | 19 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 22° | 9° | 6.1 h | 9 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 17° | 4° | 4.7 h | 11 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 11° | −2° | 3.9 h | 7 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 6° | −7° | 3.3 h | 6 | 33 |
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 Goris
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 4.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Goris, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Goris: 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, Goris has about 11 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Goris
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Goris
How breezy and how cloudy Goris 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 Goris typically peaks at 9 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 52 % of the sky over Goris: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 Goris
How often the day gets hot in Goris (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, Goris has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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
Snow
Snow in Goris
When Goris 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, Goris has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 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 Goris
Weather for your travel dates
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Goris 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.
Goris has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 3.5 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 5 h 5 min
- Distance
- 3,810 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.
Good to know: Armenia
- Currency
- Armenian Dram (AMD)
- Language
- Armenian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +374
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Goris vs Kapan
In October Kapan has the better holiday weather (score 77 vs 72). During the day Kapan is 3 °C warmer than Goris.
| in October | Goris | Kapan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Goris ranks 5 of 7 destinations in this country.
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- 2Vagharshapat21°82
- 3Gyumri17°81
- 4Kapan20°77
- 5GorisThis page17°72
- 6Vanadzor16°71
- 7Dilijan16°66
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Frequently asked questions about Goris
When is the best time to visit Goris?
The best time to visit Goris is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Goris?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Goris?
The wettest month is May with 138 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Goris get?
Goris gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Goris in?
Goris is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Goris?
A nonstop flight from London to Goris takes about 5 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Goris?
Goris has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 65, summer holidays 88, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 27.