Vagharshapat
City in Armenia
Vagharshapat is a city in Armenia with a population of 46,540 in 2011. It lies 19 km from Yerevan and draws visitors with its UNESCO sights, including Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots Cathedral.
What to see
The city features several UNESCO sites. Visitors can explore Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Zvartnots Cathedral, and Saint Hripsime Church.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 33 °C and lows of 20 °C and 19 °C respectively. January is the coldest month, with a high of 4 °C and a low of -7 °C. May sees the most rain, with 58 mm falling on about 15 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, located 9 km away.
Top sights in Vagharshapat
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is April, with about 61 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 | -7 | -5 | -1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 35 | 42 | 61 | 58 | 32 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 36 | 36 | 32 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Vagharshapat (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Saint Gayane Church
- Shoghakat Church