Climate Insights for Sevan

Sevan town, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia

Hottest
August
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low16°F low
Wettest
May
169 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sevan is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 989 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sevan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sevan 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. Sevan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Sevan is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 38.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Sevan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sevan 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. Sevan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -9°FebMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -8°MarMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -4°AprMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 0°MayMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°JunMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°JulMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°AugMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°SepMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°OctMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°NovMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -2°DecMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 23°FMin: 17°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 32°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 42°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 32°FAverage: 26°FMin: 21°F
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Temperatures in Sevan 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 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sevan vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 61°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 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 36mmFebPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 81mmAprPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 40mmMayPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 25mmDecPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 14inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 32inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 16inMayPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 10inDecPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 15in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Sevan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 989 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 169 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 36 mm. That's 133 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. Sevan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 277cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 81cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Sevan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.4 in. That's 5.2 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. Sevan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 109in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Sevan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sevan 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-6°21°F
Feb-5°23°F
Mar0°32°F
Apr5°41°F
May9°49°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct8°46°F
Nov2°35°F
Dec-3°26°F

The best time to visit Sevan is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 77 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 Sevan is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 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 Sevan 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 Sevan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-9 °C16 °F
-3 °C27 °F
8 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
36 cm14 in
Feb
-8 °C17 °F
-2 °C29 °F
8 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
40 cm16 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
3 °C38 °F
7 km/h4 mph
101 mm4 in
81 cm32 in
Apr
0 °C33 °F
9 °C48 °F
7 km/h4 mph
105 mm4.2 in
40 cm16 in
May
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
169 mm6.7 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
62 mm2.4 in
9 cm4 in
Nov
-2 °C29 °F
5 °C42 °F
7 km/h4 mph
39 mm1.5 in
25 cm10 in
Dec
-6 °C21 °F
0 °C32 °F
8 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
38 cm15 in