Weather in December in Armenia
Are you planning a trip a to Armenia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Armenia in December?
December in Armenia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Jermuk at -1°C to cold in Ejmiatsin at 5°C. At night it cools down to -5°C in Ejmiatsin and -12°C in Jermuk. In many areas in Armenia, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.For a closer look at conditions across Armenia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Alaverdi with an average of 31 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Yeghegnadzor with 50 mm.Average sunshine
The city Yerevan usually sees around 89 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Armenia climate page.
Where to go in Armenia in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Armenia, check out our Armenia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Armenia?
Yerevan
In December Yerevan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Tsaghkadzor
In December Tsaghkadzor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Dilijan
In December Dilijan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Jermuk
In December Jermuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Goris
In December Goris generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Armenia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Armenia with often poor weather in Yerevan.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Yerevan. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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