Armenia weather in May

Are you planning a trip to Armenia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Armenia in May?

May in Armenia generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Jermuk at 14°C to warm in Ejmiatsin at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Ejmiatsin and 3°C in Jermuk.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yerevan with an average of 57 mm to heavy rainfall in Tatʼev with 178 mm. Meanwhile, Yerevan enjoys close to 265 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Armenia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Armenia climate page.

Where to go in Armenia in May

Find the average weather conditions in May 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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Armenia?

Average weather in Yerevan

In May Yerevan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Yerevan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
4°C 
207 hours 
75 mm 
12 days 
21°C 
9°C 
265 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
14°C 
322 hours 
30 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Yerevan

Average weather in Tsaghkadzor

In May Tsaghkadzor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Tsaghkadzor
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
9°C 
-0°C 
207 hours 
153 mm 
14 days 
poor 
15°C 
5°C 
265 hours 
175 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
9°C 
322 hours 
176 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Tsaghkadzor

Average weather in Dilijan

In May Dilijan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Dilijan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
10°C 
1°C 
207 hours 
136 mm 
14 days 
poor 
16°C 
6°C 
265 hours 
166 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
322 hours 
145 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Dilijan

Average weather in Jermuk

In May Jermuk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Jermuk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
8°C 
-2°C 
108 mm 
13 days 
poor 
14°C 
3°C 
107 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
7°C 
90 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Jermuk

Average weather in Goris

In May Goris generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Goris
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
126 mm 
12 days 
poor 
17°C 
6°C 
161 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
10°C 
121 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Goris

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Is May the best time to visit Armenia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Armenia. Typically, the climate in Yerevan is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Yerevan. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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