Vanadzor weather in January (Armenia)

Looking to travel to Vanadzor in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Vanadzor typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Vanadzor in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Vanadzor. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vanadzor climate page with graphs.

 

Vanadzor, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 93 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Yerevan, Armenia (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Armenia in January

Find out more about the weather in Armenia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in Vanadzor in January?

Visitors traveling to Vanadzor should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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