Climate Insights for Ararat
Ararat community, Ararat Province, Armenia
Climate Overview
The climate in Ararat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 726 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 128 mm of rainfall. Ararat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 86cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Ararat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 28.6 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 5.1 in of rainfall. Ararat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Ararat has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Ararat has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ararat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 726 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 14 mm. That's 115 mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 86cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.Ararat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 5 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.6 in. That's 4.5 in 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 12in.
Wind
Ararat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ararat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ararat is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 24 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ararat is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ararat 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ararat based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.