The second month of summer is the hottest, which is true for the entire country. However, it can be relatively cool in mountainous areas. Let’s take a look at the weather in July in different regions of Armenia.
Weather data in Armenia in July
In the Ararat Valley, which includes Yerevan, the average daytime temperature is +28 °C, and at night +20 °C…+22 °C. The capital receives 30 mm of precipitation (1 rainy day). In the middle of summer, there is less rain than at the beginning, and weather conditions are more stable. Rain does occur, but it is short-lived and does not cause any problems. Sometimes it is accompanied by thunderstorms. The air can warm up to +35 °C…+38 °C, and then it becomes really hot. The weather is sunny and cloudless. There is practically no wind, with an average speed of 1.5 m/s.
In the area of the high-altitude Lake Sevan, which attracts steady tourist interest, the average daytime temperature is +21 °C (sometimes the thermometer rises to +24–25 °C), and the nighttime temperature is +10 °C. There is 121 mm of precipitation, which is quite a lot (14 rainy days). However, there are many more sunny days than cloudy ones.
At an altitude of 1,500 m, the air temperature is +24 °C during the day and +10 °C at night, and at an altitude of up to 300 m, it is colder: +16 °C…+18 °C.
The mountain climate and balneological resort of Dilijan, 100 km northeast of Yerevan, is one of the popular tourist destinations. During the day, the average temperature here is +22 °C, at night +8 °C. The monthly precipitation is 72 mm (6 rainy days).
At the climatic resort of Tsaghkadzor, the daytime temperature is +22 °C, at night +10 °C, and the amount of precipitation is 112 mm (11 rainy days).
Weather in July in Armenian cities
Average values for July of the previous year for three main cities of Armenia from different parts of the country: Yerevan, Gyumri and Vanadzor.
Weather in Yerevan in July
July in Yerevan is one of the hottest months of the year: the peak is at the end of July and the first half of August. At this time, the average temperature in the city is +29 °C during the day and +24 °C at night. In practice, however, the thermometer often — sometimes even too often and too high — exceeds +30 °C: for example, in the middle of July, it is not uncommon for the temperature to reach +37 °C at midday. At night, the temperature is usually between +20 and +30 °C. By mid-summer, the daily temperature fluctuations that are so characteristic of Yerevan become less noticeable, so even at night it can be stuffy. The air is also dry, with humidity around 20–30%.
Aridity is another feature of the Armenian capital. There is little precipitation throughout the year, but in July it becomes critical: there is often a clear lack of good rain. On average, 17 mm of precipitation falls per month, with 1–2 days of light rain possible, and that’s it.
The wind is also quite weak and not at all refreshing: on average 3 m/s, but it is much more pleasant when it blows at a speed of at least 10 m/s, especially in the evening.
When planning what to wear in Yerevan in July, be sure to check the latest weather forecast and bring comfortable summer clothes, sun hats, and sunscreen. At midday, the sun is too strong, so it is better to see the sights in the morning and late afternoon, and in the afternoon you can take a siesta with a clear conscience.
Weather in Gyumri in July
The highest daytime temperature in Gyumri in July 2024 was 25°C. Meanwhile, the minimum nighttime temperature dropped to 14°C. The average daytime and nighttime temperatures in July are 20°C and 17°C, respectively.
According to the weather archive for Gyumri in July 2024, the ratio of sunny to cloudy days was 92% and 8%, respectively. This indicator is relatively stable from year to year for the region.
On the windiest days in July 2024, gusts reached 11 m/s, while on the calmest days, the wind speed did not exceed 1 m/s. The average wind speed in Gyumri in July 2024 was 4 m/s.
Weather in Vanadzor in July
The highest daytime temperature in Vanadzor in July 2024 was 25°C. Meanwhile, the minimum nighttime temperature dropped to 14°C. The average daytime and nighttime temperatures in July are 20°C and 17°C, respectively.
According to the weather archive in Vanadzor in July 2024, the ratio of sunny and cloudy days was 52% and 48%, respectively. At the same time, this indicator for the region is relatively stable from year to year.
On the windiest days in July 2024, gusts reached 3 m/s, while on the calmest days, the wind speed did not exceed 0 m/s. The average wind speed in Vanadzor in July 2024 was 2 m/s.
