Tsitsernakaberd Ծիծեռնակաբերդ
Tsitsernakaberd is an Armenian Genocide memorial, museum, and cultural heritage monument located in the Kentron District of Yerevan, Armenia. Incepted in 1967 and opened in 1968, it stands on Tsitsernakaberd hill and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The monument is always open, while the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00. Weather in Yerevan varies across the year. The summer months of July and August are the warmest, with daily highs reaching 32 °C and low rain of 13 mm to 23 mm. Winters are cold, with January seeing daily highs of 3 °C and lows of -7 °C alongside 36 mm of rain over about 5 days. May experiences the highest rain frequency, with 59 mm falling over about 15 days.
To reach the site, travelers can fly into Zvartnots International Airport, located 9 km away. From the capital city of Yerevan, the distance is 2 km. Nearby sights include the Blue Mosque at 1.7 km, the Yerevan Cascade at 2.4 km, Zvartnots Cathedral at 13.2 km, Saint Hripsime Church at 15.3 km, and Etchmiadzin Cathedral at 17.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is April, with about 66 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 11 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -5 | -1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 36 | 38 | 46 | 66 | 59 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 39 | 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.
