Haghpat Monastery
Alaverdi, Armenia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Haghpat Monastery is a monastery located in Haghpat Village, near the city of Alaverdi. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cultural heritage monument in Armenia, and features Armenian architecture. It is part of the Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin and is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in Armenia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 15 °C. The highest rainfall occurs in May and June, with about 113 mm and 112 mm of rain respectively. These months also see the most rainy days, with about 16 days in May and 14 days in June. The coldest months are January and February, when daily lows are between -9 °C and -8 °C.
The monastery is 103 km from the capital, Yerevan. The nearest airport is Tbilisi International Airport in Georgia, which is 67 km away. Travelers can combine a visit here with Sanahin Monastery, located 3.9 km away. Other nearby sights include Haghartsin Monastery, 35.8 km from the site, and Goshavank, which is 47 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is May, with about 113 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 23 | 34 | 51 | 82 | 113 | 112 | 64 | 50 | 47 | 58 | 40 | 22 |
| 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.
