Saint Hripsime Church
Vagharshapat, Armenia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Saint Hripsime Church is a cultural heritage monument in Armenia and a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Armenian Apostolic Church building is part of the Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots. It is the 14th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months with less rain, such as July or August, when daily highs reach 33 °C and there are only about 4 to 7 rainy days. June and September also offer warm weather with highs between 28 °C and 29 °C. In contrast, winters are cold, with January seeing lows of -6 °C and December seeing lows of -4 °C.
To reach the church, you can fly into Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, which is 8 km away. The site is located 17 km from the capital, Yerevan. While visiting, you can combine your trip with other nearby sights, such as Etchmiadzin Cathedral, which is 1.7 km away, or Zvartnots Cathedral, located 2.4 km from the church. Other nearby locations include Tsitsernakaberd, the Blue Mosque in Yerevan, and the Yerevan Cascade.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is April, with about 64 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | -1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 36 | 37 | 44 | 64 | 60 | 33 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 37 | 38 | 34 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
