Noravank
Noravank is a monastery and built structure featuring Armenian architecture. It is a cultural heritage monument in Armenia and is one of the 20 sights of the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 27 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 4 to 6 rainy days. The autumn months of September and October also offer milder temperatures, with highs between 15 °C and 22 °C. In contrast, winter months like January and February are cold, with highs near or below 1 °C and lows reaching as low as -12 °C.
Noravank is located 82 km from Yerevan. The nearest airport is Nakhchivan International Airport in Azerbaijan, which is 58 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the monastery with a visit to Orbelian's Caravanserai, located 29.4 km away. The site is open daily from 07:00 to 21:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °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 | -1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -10 | -5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 4 | -3 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 43 | 47 | 59 | 88 | 68 | 42 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 40 | 50 | 40 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
