Armenia is one of the most popular and tourist-promising countries in the Caucas region. Millions of tourists come here every year to see historical monuments, Lake Sevan, go on pilgrimage or gastronomic tours. The weather is favorable: Armenia is located in the zone of subtropical climate. However, in its highland version, between the ridges of the Caucasus Mountains, which determines the unique characteristics of the local weather. The higher you climb, the cooler the air.
Armenian subtropics are waiting for you in the south of the country, the rest of the country is in the zone of continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. In Yerevan and the Ararat Valley the weather is comfortable all year round, but if you go higher up into the mountains, you will face a cold winter and a lot of snow.
What to pack in your luggage when planning a vacation in Armenia, read our guide to the different regions of the country.
