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Dilijan Climate by Month

Dilijan has an Alpine climate meaning that it’s cool during summer and cold with snow in the winter season.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Dilijan can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -9°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Dilijan is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1030 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives heavy rainfall, averaging 166 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 37 mm over 10 snowy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Dilijan. 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Yerevan, Armenia (70 KM, 44 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Yerevan, Armenia (70 KM, 44 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Dilijan in Armenia

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Dilijan?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Dilijan?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dilijan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dilijan?
    May tops the wettest month list with 166 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dilijan?
    January is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dilijan?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 353 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Dilijan

    Thu   Nov 21
    13°C | 3°C
    SW 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    16°C | 4°C
    SW 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    17°C | 4°C
    SW 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain