Armenia weather in January

Planning a journey to Armenia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Armenia in January?

January in Armenia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January falls during the winter season.

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Jermuk at -4°C to cold in Ejmiatsin at 3°C. At night it cools down to -8°C in Ejmiatsin and -14°C in Jermuk. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Alaverdi with an average of 29 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Yeghegnadzor with 51 mm. Yerevan experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at January's conditions in Armenia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Armenia's yearly weather, check out our Armenia climate page.

Where to go in Armenia in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Armenia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Armenia

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Armenia?

Average weather in Yerevan

In January Yerevan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Yerevan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-5°C 
89 hours 
35 mm 
8 days 
poor 
2°C 
-8°C 
93 hours 
32 mm 
9 days 
poor 
3°C 
-6°C 
124 hours 
40 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Yerevan

Average weather in Tsaghkadzor

In January Tsaghkadzor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tsaghkadzor
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-9°C 
89 hours 
48 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-11°C 
93 hours 
46 mm 
10 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-9°C 
124 hours 
62 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Tsaghkadzor

Average weather in Dilijan

In January Dilijan 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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-7°C 
89 hours 
37 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-9°C 
93 hours 
37 mm 
10 days 
poor 
0°C 
-8°C 
124 hours 
50 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Dilijan

Average weather in Jermuk

In January Jermuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jermuk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-12°C 
47 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-4°C 
-14°C 
48 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-11°C 
62 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Jermuk

Average weather in Goris

In January Goris generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Goris
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-9°C 
40 mm 
7 days 
poor 
1°C 
-11°C 
40 mm 
8 days 
poor 
2°C 
-9°C 
60 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Goris

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Is January the best time to visit Armenia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Yerevan, January may not be the ideal time to visit Armenia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Yerevan. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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