Vanadzor Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Vanadzor can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Vanadzor. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Vanadzor has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1103 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Vanadzor can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 174 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 40 mm of snowfall, spread across 11 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Vanadzor Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Vanadzor can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vanadzor.
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Vanadzor 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May and June.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 174 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 353 hours of sunshine.
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