AI-generatedVagharshapat at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,670 h
- Rain a year
- 589 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 853 m
Climate in Vagharshapat
Vagharshapat has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Vagharshapat is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vagharshapat
The best time to visit Vagharshapat is from April to May and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to May and in October, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is April with 97 mm of precipitation.
Vagharshapat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vagharshapat in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Vagharshapat in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–34 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Vagharshapat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–28 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Vagharshapat in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – May, Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:1218:25
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 06:55–07:49 · evening 17:48–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:55 · evening 18:42–18:52
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 Vagharshapat compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° 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 | 24° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Vagharshapat in October?
In October, Vagharshapat is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min07:12 – 18:25
- UV index
- 4 · 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
- 37 %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 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %63 %
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 Vagharshapat
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Vagharshapat: score 82 against 72. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82better | 72 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 24 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vagharshapat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January3° · 3.4 h
In January, Vagharshapat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in January29February6° · 4.8 h
In February, Vagharshapat is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in February53March12° · 6.0 h
In March, Vagharshapat is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in March68April19° · 6.9 h
In April, Vagharshapat is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in April69May24° · 8.6 h
In May, Vagharshapat is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in May46June30° · 10.9 h
In June, Vagharshapat is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 46 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in June38July34° · 11.4 h
In July, Vagharshapat is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 36 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in July45August34° · 10.8 h
In August, Vagharshapat is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 20 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in August72September28° · 9.7 h
In September, Vagharshapat is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in September82October21° · 7.0 h
In October, Vagharshapat is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in October64November12° · 5.3 h
In November, Vagharshapat is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in November23December5° · 2.9 h
In December, Vagharshapat is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vagharshapat.
Vagharshapat in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vagharshapat
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 (−5°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. 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 | 26 | 3° | −5° | 3.4 h | 7 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 6° | −3° | 4.8 h | 7 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 12° | 2° | 6.0 h | 12 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 19° | 7° | 6.9 h | 16 | 97 |
| MayMay | 69 | 24° | 12° | 8.6 h | 19 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 30° | 16° | 10.9 h | 13 | 46 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 34° | 19° | 11.4 h | 10 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 34° | 19° | 10.8 h | 7 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 28° | 15° | 9.7 h | 6 | 24 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 21° | 8° | 7.0 h | 9 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 12° | 2° | 5.3 h | 6 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 5° | −3° | 2.9 h | 7 | 43 |
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 Vagharshapat
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 7.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Vagharshapat, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Vagharshapat: 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, Vagharshapat has about 9 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Vagharshapat
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 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 Vagharshapat
How breezy and how cloudy Vagharshapat 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 Vagharshapat 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 37 % of the sky over Vagharshapat: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 and humidity in Vagharshapat
How often the day gets hot in Vagharshapat (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, Vagharshapat has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 in Vagharshapat
Snow is possible in Vagharshapat, 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 Vagharshapat.
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 Vagharshapat
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Vagharshapat 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.
Vagharshapat has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 82
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 7 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
- 3,620 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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In October the holiday weather in Vagharshapat and Yerevan is about equally good (score 82 vs 83). During the day Yerevan is 1 °C cooler than Vagharshapat.
| in October | Vagharshapat | Yerevan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Vagharshapat
When is the best time to visit Vagharshapat?
The best time to visit Vagharshapat is from April to May 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 Vagharshapat?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Vagharshapat?
The wettest month is April with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vagharshapat get?
Vagharshapat gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Vagharshapat in?
Vagharshapat is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vagharshapat?
A nonstop flight from London to Vagharshapat takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vagharshapat?
Vagharshapat has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 64, summer holidays 43, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 25.