Haghartsin Monastery
Haghartsin Monastery is a cultural heritage monument in Armenia belonging to the Armenian Apostolic Church. Built around the 11th century, it is one of the 20 most looked-up sights in the country and the 8th most looked-up sight on Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs around 19 °C and 20 °C. The wettest time is in May, which has about 126 mm of rain. For colder temperatures, January and February have daily highs of about -2 °C.
Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan is the nearest airport, located 84 km away. The monastery is 76 km from the capital, Yerevan. Nearby sites include Goshavank, 12 km away, and Dilijan National Park, 19.6 km away. Other nearby locations are Haghpat Monastery and Sanahin Monastery, both about 36 km from here.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 20 °C. The wettest is May, with about 126 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -11 | -10 | -7 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 3 | -3 | -8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 29 | 42 | 61 | 94 | 126 | 122 | 81 | 61 | 50 | 68 | 52 | 28 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
