Climate Insights for Goris
Goris community, Syunik Province, Armenia
Climate Overview
The climate in Goris is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 900 mm of precipitation falls per year. Goris receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Goris 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 -11°C. Goris experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Goris is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 35.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Goris receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Goris 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 12°F. Goris experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Goris vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Goris vary considerably across the year, with a 61°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 21°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Goris is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 900 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 36 mm. That's 135 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. Goris receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 246cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Goris is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.4 in. That's 5.3 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. Goris receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 97in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Goris is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Goris is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 Goris is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Goris is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Goris 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 Goris 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.