Climate Insights for Vanadzor

Lori Province, Armenia

Hottest
August
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low13°F low
Wettest
May
194 mm rain7.6 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vanadzor is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,091 mm of precipitation falls per year. Vanadzor receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vanadzor 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 -10°C. Vanadzor experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Vanadzor is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 43 in of precipitation falls per year. Vanadzor receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vanadzor 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 13°F. Vanadzor experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -10°FebMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -9°MarMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°AprMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°MayMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°JunMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°JulMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 11°AugMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°SepMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°OctMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 3°NovMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -3°DecMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 20°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 23°FMin: 16°FMarMax: 40°FAverage: 32°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 43°FAverage: 34°FMin: 27°FDecMax: 32°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°F
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Min

Temperatures in Vanadzor vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 Vanadzor vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 13°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 41mmFebPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 41mmMarPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 87mmAprPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 35mmMayPrecipitation: 194mmSnow: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 27mmDecPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 42mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 34inAprPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 14inMayPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 10inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Vanadzor is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,091 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 194 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 42 mm. That's 152 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. Vanadzor receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 287cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 87cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Vanadzor is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.7 in. That's 6 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. Vanadzor receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 113in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 34in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Vanadzor 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 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Vanadzor 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-7°20°F
Feb-5°23°F
Mar0°32°F
Apr5°42°F
May10°49°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct7°45°F
Nov1°34°F
Dec-4°25°F

The best time to visit Vanadzor is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 64 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Vanadzor is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°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 Vanadzor 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 Vanadzor 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
-10 °C13 °F
-2 °C28 °F
7 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.6 in
41 cm16 in
Feb
-9 °C16 °F
-1 °C31 °F
7 km/h4 mph
43 mm1.7 in
41 cm16 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
4 °C40 °F
6 km/h4 mph
118 mm4.6 in
87 cm34 in
Apr
0 °C33 °F
10 °C51 °F
6 km/h3 mph
124 mm4.9 in
35 cm14 in
May
5 °C41 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
194 mm7.6 in
7 cm3 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
19 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
13 °C55 °F
5 km/h3 mph
67 mm2.6 in
8 cm3 in
Nov
-3 °C27 °F
6 °C43 °F
6 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
27 cm10 in
Dec
-7 °C19 °F
0 °C32 °F
7 km/h4 mph
46 mm1.8 in
42 cm17 in