Byurakan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Byurakan can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C (32°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in August to around -9°C (16°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Byurakan experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 733 mm (29 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, April it receives high rainfall, averaging 102 mm (4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snowfall, with 37 mm (1.5 in) over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Byurakan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Byurakan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Byurakan.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year