Armenia in August

Hottest; Aragats hikes.

• Yerevan and the Ararat valley · Yerevan, Echmiadzin, Khor Virap, Arenihot

  Dry continental: 35–40 °C in July–August, cold winters with snow. Ararat is clearest in autumn and winter mornings.

• Lake Sevan and the north · Sevan (1,900 m), Dilijan, Lori, Tavushbest weather

  Cool summers — Sevan is a summer escape; green forests around Dilijan; snowy winters.

• Syunik and the south · Tatev, Goris, Meghribest weather

  High passes (Vorotan, Tatev) snowbound in winter; Meghri near Iran is hot in summer.

• Aragats and highlands · Mount Aragats (4,090 m), Tsaghkadzorbest weather

  Aragats summit hikes July–September; Tsaghkadzor skiing December–March.

Crowds · Armenia

High

Prices · Armenia

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Lake Sevan and the north

  Best weather of the year (Sevan (1,900 m), Dilijan, Lori, Tavush)

• Syunik and the south

  Best weather of the year (Tatev, Goris, Meghri)

• Aragats and highlands

  Best weather of the year (Mount Aragats (4,090 m), Tsaghkadzor)

• Gyumri

  Best months: May–Oct

• Dilijan

  Best months: May–Oct

Better another month

• Yerevan

  Very hot; outdoor time only before 10:00.