Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
September, August, July
January, February, March, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Yerevan?
The best time to visit Yerevan for backpacking is September, August, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Yerevan due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in YerevanBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Yerevan
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -8° | 19 |
February | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -6° | 21 |
March | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 0° | 33 |
April | 52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 56 |
May | 74Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 77 |
June | 93Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 63 |
July | 94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 45 |
August | 95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 30 |
September | 96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 30 |
October | 60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 39 |
November | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 1° | 27 |
December | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -5° | 17 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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