Alaverdi
City in Armenia
Alaverdi is a town in Armenia with a population of 13,000 as of 2015. Travelers visit the area primarily to see the Haghpat Monastery and Sanahin Monastery, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
What to see
The area is home to the UNESCO-listed Haghpat Monastery and Sanahin Monastery. Visitors may also look at the Akhtala Monastery and the Sanahin Bridge, which are situated in the vicinity of the town.
When to go
The weather in Alaverdi varies throughout the year. Winters are cold, with average daily lows reaching -9 °C in January. Spring and early summer bring higher rainfall, particularly in May and June, which see 17 and 15 rainy days respectively. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C. Travelers preferring milder temperatures and less rain may consider late summer or early autumn, such as September, which features daily highs of 20 °C and about 7 days of rain.
Getting there
Alaverdi is located 102 km from Yerevan. The nearest airport is Tbilisi International Airport in Georgia, which is 69 km away.
Top sights in Alaverdi
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is May, with about 106 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -8 | -3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 32 | 47 | 76 | 106 | 105 | 59 | 48 | 44 | 53 | 37 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Alaverdi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Akhtala Monastery
- Sanahin Bridge