Armenia weather in January
What is the weather like in Armenia in January?
The weather conditions in Armenia in January are generally poor. It is a winter month.
During January in Armenia, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Jermuk with -4°C (25°F) to low in Ejmiatsin with 3°C (37°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C (19°F) in Ejmiatsin and -14°C (7°F) in Jermuk. On average, it is the coldest month of the year in Armenia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation in January varies from low in Alaverdi with an average of 29mm (1.15 inches) of snow/rainfall to moderate in Yeghegnadzor with 51mm (2 inches).
It is also generally a
less sunny
time of year with an average of 93 hours of sunshine in Yerevan during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Armenia, check out the map below.
Where to go in Armenia in January





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 (35°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Tsaghkadzor
In January Tsaghkadzor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (13°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Dilijan
In January Dilijan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (31°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Jermuk
In January Jermuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Goris
In January Goris generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (33°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Armenia?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit Armenia with commonly poor weather in Yerevan.
On average the best time to visit Armenia is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Yerevan.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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