Gandzasar monastery
Vank, Azerbaijan
Gandzasar monastery is a cultural property and heritage monument located in the Aghdara District of Azerbaijan. This site features Armenian architecture and was established in the 13th century. It is the 9th most looked-up sight in Azerbaijan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C and 23 °C. These months also have lower rainfall, with 60 mm in August and 67 mm in July. In contrast, May is the wettest month with 148 mm of rain. Other months like March and April see rainfall between 66 mm and 98 mm. In winter, temperatures are cold, with lows of -9 °C in January, -8 °C in February, and -7 °C in December.
The site is 283 km from the capital, Baku. Travelers can reach the area via Lachin International Airport, which is 24 km away, or Ganja International Airport, located 78 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is May, with about 148 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 6 | -1 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 41 | 66 | 98 | 148 | 123 | 67 | 60 | 77 | 86 | 53 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
