Garni
City in Armenia
Garni is a city in Armenia with a population of 8,111 in 2020. Located 19 km from the capital Yerevan, it draws visitors to see its notable sights including Garni Temple, Geghard, and Garni Gorge.
What to see
Visitors come to explore the historical and natural landmarks of the area. The main points of interest are Garni Temple and Geghard, alongside the natural landscape of Garni Gorge.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C, with July experiencing 35 mm of rain over 8 days and August seeing 20 mm over 4 days. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 0 °C and lows of -9 °C, along with 46 mm of rain on about 5 days. May is the wettest month, recording 82 mm of rain on about 15 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, located 28 km away.
Top sights in Garni
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is April, with about 88 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -7 | -3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 51 | 63 | 88 | 82 | 53 | 35 | 20 | 21 | 51 | 52 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Garni (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.