Yerevan
Capital of Armenia
Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and has a population of about 1.1 million people in 2024. Visitors come to explore prominent local landmarks such as the Yerevan Cascade, Tsitsernakaberd, and the Blue Mosque, Yerevan.
What to see
Key sights in the city include the large stairway of the Yerevan Cascade, the memorial complex at Tsitsernakaberd, and the 18th-century Blue Mosque, Yerevan.
When to go
Summer months from June to September bring daily highs between 27 °C and 32 °C, with July and August being the warmest. Winters are cold, with January daily highs at 3 °C and lows dropping to -7 °C. Spring and autumn feature moderate temperatures, with April seeing highs of 17 °C and October reaching 19 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with May experiencing the highest number of rainy days at about 15 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Zvartnots International Airport, located 11 km from Yerevan.
Top sights in Yerevan
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is April, with about 68 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 | 19 | 11 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 40 | 48 | 68 | 61 | 35 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 38 | 40 | 35 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Yerevan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Cafesjian Museum of Art
- Erebuni Museum
- History Museum of Armenia
- Katoghike Church, Yerevan
- Matenadaran
- Mother Armenia
- National Assembly Building of Armenia
- National Gallery of Armenia
- Northern Avenue, Yerevan
- Republic Square, Yerevan
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan
- Saint John the Baptist Church, Yerevan
- Saint Sarkis Cathedral, Yerevan
- Sergei Parajanov Museum
- Yerevan City Council