Climate Insights for Kapan
Kapan community, Syunik Province, Armenia
Climate Overview
The climate in Kapan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 929 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 178 mm of rainfall. Kapan 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 162cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kapan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 36.6 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 7 in of rainfall. Kapan 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 23°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 64in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kapan vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kapan vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 31°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kapan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 929 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 25 mm. That's 154 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 162cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.Kapan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 7 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 in. That's 6.1 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 64in accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 17in.
Wind
Kapan 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 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kapan 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 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kapan is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kapan is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 23°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 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.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 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.