Aragatsotn Province

Region · 🇦🇲 Armenia

Population 128,941

Area 2,718 km²

Time zone Asia/Yerevan

Official website aragatsotn.mtad.am

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Aragatsotn Province: Essential Landmarks

Aragatsotn Province is defined by the dramatic volcanic landscape of Mount Aragats, Armenia's highest peak. The region is home to significant medieval architecture, including the monastic complexes of Hovhannavank and Saghmosavank, which overlook the deep Kasagh River Canyon. Visitors can explore the 4th-century Arshakuni Royal Tomb in Aghtsk, the medieval fortifications of Dashtadem, and the unique stone sculptures of the Armenian Alphabet Monument, which celebrate the nation's long-standing cultural and linguistic heritage.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -10°–11°
-4° at night
5 rainy days
13 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -9°–15°
-3° at night
4 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -5°–21°
1° at night
8 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 0°–28°
6° at night
11 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 5°–31°
11° at night
15 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 11°–37°
16° at night
11 rainy days
15 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

35° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–40°
20° at night
8 rainy days
15 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

35° (feels like 33°) · extremes 16°–40°
20° at night
5 rainy days
19 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great

29° (feels like 27°) · extremes 9°–36°
15° at night
4 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–29°
9° at night
8 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -4°–20°
2° at night
4 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -8°–14°
-2° at night
5 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Armenian Dram AMD · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Armenian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +374

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Aragatsotn Province

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Aragatsotn Province: Essential Landmarks

Aragatsotn Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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