Climate Insights for Kapan

The climate in Kapan is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1041mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 188mm of rainfall. Kapan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Kapan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Kapan vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Kapan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1041mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 188mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 28mm. That's 160mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Kapan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 225cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 48cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kapan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kapan, which began on June 21, 2026. Kapan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Kapan is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kapan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.