Visit the Garni Temple
The temple is unique in the former Soviet Union and built on a breathtaking location along the Azat river and the Gegham mountains.
Ashtarak in May sees pleasant daytime temperatures of 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 74 mm (2.9 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a good time to visit Ashtarak.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ashtarak typically rise from around 21°C (70°F) at the start of May to approximately 26°C (79°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 8°C (46°F) to 13°C (55°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ashtarak spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 30 years of weather records for Ashtarak, the following extremes were recorded between 1996 and 2026.
Find out more about the weather in Armenia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Armenia in May →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Visit the Garni Temple
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