Climate Insights for Gavar
Gavar boundary, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia
Climate Overview
The climate in Gavar is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,172 mm of precipitation falls per year. Gavar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gavar 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 -9°C. Gavar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Gavar is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 46.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Gavar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gavar 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 16°F. Gavar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Gavar vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Gavar vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 16°F and the daily average is 21°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gavar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,172 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 152 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 52 mm. That's 100 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Gavar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 380cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 101cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Gavar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2 in. That's 3.9 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Gavar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 149in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 40in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Gavar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Gavar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Gavar is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 98 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Gavar is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 16°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gavar 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 Gavar 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.