Climate of Vayots Dzor, Armenia
Area-weighted average across Vayots Dzor. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Vayots Dzor, a subdivision of Armenia, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -6.7°C / 19.9°F in February to 19.3°C / 66.7°F in August, with rainfall from 23 mm / 0.9 in to 70 mm / 2.8 in depending on the season (468 mm / 18.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.6°C20.1°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -6.7°C19.9°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| March | -2.3°C27.9°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| April | 5.4°C41.7°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| May | 9.3°C48.7°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 13.8°C56.8°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 18.9°C66°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.3°C66.7°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 15.9°C60.6°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 8.6°C47.5°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| November | 2.6°C36.7°F | 32 mm1.3″ | — |
| December | -3.3°C26.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Vayots Dzor?
The best months to visit Vayots Dzor, Armenia for sunny, dry weather are July, August, September. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 19.3°C / 66.7°F, and the driest is January with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Vayots Dzor?
Vayots Dzor, Armenia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.7°C / 19.9°F in February to 19.3°C / 66.7°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 468 mm / 18.4 in, with the wettest month being May (70 mm / 2.8 in) and the driest January (23 mm / 0.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Vayots Dzor?
The hottest month in Vayots Dzor is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.3°C / 66.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Vayots Dzor?
The coldest month in Vayots Dzor is February, with an area-wide average temperature of -6.7°C / 19.9°F.
When does it rain most in Vayots Dzor?
The wettest month in Vayots Dzor is May, averaging about 70 mm / 2.8 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 23 mm / 0.9 in.