AI-generatedVanadzor at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 826 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 1,368 m
Climate in Vanadzor
Vanadzor 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 2 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Vanadzor is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vanadzor
The best time to visit Vanadzor is from July to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from April to May; the wettest month is May with 168 mm.
Vanadzor through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vanadzor in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Vanadzor in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–25 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Vanadzor in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–21 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Vanadzor in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – 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: July – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:1218:23
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 06:55–07:49 · evening 17:46–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:55 · evening 18:40–18:51
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 Vanadzor 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 13° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Vanadzor in October?
In October, Vanadzor is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:12 – 18:23
- 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
- 59 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- 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 Vanadzor
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 Vanadzor: score 82 against 71. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 37 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vanadzor month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January2° · 4.5 h
In January, Vanadzor is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in January30February3° · 5.1 h
In February, Vanadzor is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in February24March8° · 5.1 h
In March, Vanadzor is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in March46April14° · 5.0 h
In April, Vanadzor is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 130 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in April61May18° · 6.3 h
In May, Vanadzor is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 168 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in May66June22° · 7.3 h
In June, Vanadzor is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in June77July24° · 6.4 h
In July, Vanadzor is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in July82August25° · 6.3 h
In August, Vanadzor is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in August76September21° · 6.4 h
In September, Vanadzor is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in September71October16° · 5.3 h
In October, Vanadzor is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in October47November10° · 4.8 h
In November, Vanadzor is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.8 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 Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in November30December4° · 4.1 h
In December, Vanadzor is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vanadzor.
Vanadzor in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vanadzor
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | 31 | 2° | −8° | 4.5 h | 6 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 3° | −7° | 5.1 h | 8 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 8° | −2° | 5.1 h | 15 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 14° | 3° | 5.0 h | 20 | 130 |
| MayMay | 61 | 18° | 7° | 6.3 h | 23 | 168 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 22° | 11° | 7.3 h | 17 | 105 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 24° | 14° | 6.4 h | 11 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 25° | 14° | 6.3 h | 8 | 37 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 21° | 10° | 6.4 h | 11 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 16° | 5° | 5.3 h | 12 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 10° | −1° | 4.8 h | 7 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 4° | −6° | 4.1 h | 6 | 27 |
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 Vanadzor
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 5.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Vanadzor, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Vanadzor: 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, Vanadzor has about 12 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Vanadzor
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 Vanadzor
How breezy and how cloudy Vanadzor 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 Vanadzor 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 59 % of the sky over Vanadzor: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 Vanadzor
When Vanadzor 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, Vanadzor 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 11 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 Vanadzor
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Vanadzor 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.
Vanadzor has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 22 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
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 4.3 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
- 3,600 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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Vanadzor vs Dilijan
In October Vanadzor has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs 66). During the day it is about as warm in Dilijan as in Vanadzor.
| in October | Vanadzor | Dilijan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Oct | Jun – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Vanadzor
When is the best time to visit Vanadzor?
The best time to visit Vanadzor is from July to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Vanadzor?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Vanadzor?
Rain is frequent from April to May; the wettest month is May with 168 mm. The driest month is January with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vanadzor get?
Vanadzor gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Vanadzor in?
Vanadzor is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vanadzor?
A nonstop flight from London to Vanadzor takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,600 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vanadzor?
Vanadzor has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 62, summer holidays 80, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 31.