Best time to visit Armenia

Spring is usually the best season to travel around Europe in general. It is a time when nature starts to awaken from the harshness of winter and blossom into new and vibrant life in the form of flowers, leaves and wildlife! The days become longer, which is a great advantage when you’re on vacation and want to make the most of the daylight hours. At this time of year, people take to the streets after long winter confinement, and the atmosphere is much more cheerful.

The best months are May and June, which is when temperatures increase to 20ºC and 25ºC, varying a little depending on the region, but in all cases, it is pleasant for traveling. In spring you will be able to take a trip to the Lake Sevan in Noravank or visit Khndzoresk, also called the cave village. It is worth knowing that May is a rainy month in Armenia, but there aren’t usually intense storms that could affect your trip. So, May and June are considered the best time to travel to Armenia.

As harsh as the cold is in winter, Armenia is very hot in the summer. In the Armenian capital, Yerevan, temperatures can reach forty degrees Celsius in the months of July and August. However, in the mountainous areas, the temperature is lower and more bearable. If you are someone who isn’t too overwhelmed with the heat and you decide to travel to Armenia at this time of year, don’t forget to drink a lot of water and bring a hat and sun protection!

The month of September is still a little warm but much less than in July and August. In addition, it is quite dry, with hardly any rain. Temperatures drop a little more in October until they reach 20 degrees Celsius during the day, which is the perfect temperature for traveling around the country. The only thing to bear in mind is that there can be frequent rain showers. November is a dry month and with decreasing temperatures, gradually moving towards the harsh Armenian winter. If you are able to decide when to travel to Armenia, fall is one of the best times.

In terms of seasons, it can be concluded that the best time to travel to Armenia is either in May or September. Although, if your plan is to travel around the country’s mountains, then summer may be the best option. In the event that you can’t travel in the aforementioned months, don’t be discouraged since Armenia is a great country which is worth visiting at any time of year!