Orbelian's Caravanserai
Orbelian's Caravanserai is a basalt caravanserai and cultural heritage monument in Armenia. It is one of the 20 sights of the country featured on this site and is the 17th most looked-up sight in Armenia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach about 21 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 4 to 8 rainy days per month. In contrast, the winter months from December to February are cold, with daily highs below 0 °C and lows reaching as low as -15 °C in January.
To reach the site, you can fly into Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, which is 75 km away. The caravanserai is located 67 km from the capital, Yerevan. While visiting, you can also travel to nearby locations such as Noravank, which is 29.4 km away, or Geghard, located 41.4 km away. Other nearby sights include the Garni Temple and the Garni Gorge, both approximately 47 km from this location.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is April, with about 96 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 2 | -3 |
| Average low, °C | -15 | -13 | -8 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -7 | -13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 45 | 52 | 65 | 96 | 92 | 79 | 49 | 32 | 31 | 57 | 59 | 41 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
