AI-generatedKapan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 400 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 774 m
Climate in Kapan
Kapan has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Kapan is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kapan
The best time to visit Kapan is from April to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is March with 59 mm of precipitation.
Kapan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kapan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–22 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Kapan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Kapan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Kapan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, October
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: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:0318:17
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:46–07:39 · evening 17:41–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:36–06:46 · 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 Kapan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Kapan in October?
In October, Kapan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kapan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:03 – 18:17
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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 Kapan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Kapan: score 87 against 77. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 46 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kapan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January7° · 4.1 h
In January, Kapan is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in January40February8° · 4.6 h
In February, Kapan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in February56March13° · 5.1 h
In March, Kapan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in March78April18° · 5.5 h
In April, Kapan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in April83May22° · 6.5 h
In May, Kapan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in May87June26° · 8.0 h
In June, Kapan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in June66July29° · 8.0 h
In July, Kapan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in July65August29° · 7.8 h
In August, Kapan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in August83September25° · 6.3 h
In September, Kapan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in September77October20° · 5.0 h
In October, Kapan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in October66November13° · 4.2 h
In November, Kapan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan in November41December9° · 3.8 h
In December, Kapan is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kapan.
Kapan 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 Kapan
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 33 | 7° | −4° | 4.1 h | 6 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 8° | −2° | 4.6 h | 7 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 13° | 1° | 5.1 h | 11 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 18° | 6° | 5.5 h | 9 | 48 |
| MayMay | 83 | 22° | 10° | 6.5 h | 8 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 26° | 15° | 8.0 h | 3 | 17 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 29° | 18° | 8.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 29° | 17° | 7.8 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 25° | 13° | 6.3 h | 8 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 20° | 8° | 5.0 h | 8 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 13° | 2° | 4.2 h | 7 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 9° | −2° | 3.8 h | 6 | 26 |
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 Kapan
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 5.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kapan, 45 % 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 Kapan: 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, Kapan has about 8 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kapan
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 10).
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 Kapan
How breezy and how cloudy Kapan 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 Kapan typically peaks at 10 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 49 % of the sky over Kapan: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 Kapan
How often the day gets hot in Kapan (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, Kapan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Kapan
Snow is possible in Kapan, but no month makes it likely: 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, it hardly ever snows in Kapan.
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 Kapan
Weather for your travel dates
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Kapan 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.
Kapan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.0 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
- 3,830 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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Kapan vs Goris
In October Kapan has the better holiday weather (score 77 vs 72). During the day Goris is 3 °C cooler than Kapan.
| in October | Kapan | Goris |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Armenia in October: the best places
In October, Kapan ranks 4 of 7 destinations in this country.
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- 5Goris17°72
- 6Vanadzor16°71
- 7Dilijan16°66
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Frequently asked questions about Kapan
When is the best time to visit Kapan?
The best time to visit Kapan is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kapan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Kapan?
The wettest month is March with 59 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kapan get?
Kapan gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Kapan in?
Kapan is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kapan?
A nonstop flight from London to Kapan takes about 5 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kapan?
Kapan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 84, summer holidays 65, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 37.