January weather forecast
Armenia

January in Armenia is considered the heart of winter, typically characterized by cold temperatures and significant snowfall, especially in regions of high altitude. This month is, on average, the coldest of the year. The lower parts of the country, including the capital city, Yerevan, experience average temperatures ranging from -5°C (23°F) to 1°C (33.8°F). The mountainous regions, however, can see temperatures plunge to as low as -15°C (5°F).

This is a sharp contrast to December, which, although also a winter month, typically sees slightly higher temperatures and lesser snowfall. In January, snow blankets much of the country, with average snowfall reaching approximately 20mm (0.79") to 30mm (1.18"). The city of Tsakhkadzor, a popular ski resort, often sees even higher snowfall, making it a hotspot for winter sports enthusiasts.

In comparison, the coming month, February, will experience similar cold temperatures but slightly reduced snowfall. The weather pattern in January often results in beautiful, snow-covered landscapes, but it also necessitates proper preparation for cold weather and potential travel disruptions.

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• Yerevan - January »
  January is the month when Yerevan experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 1.2°C (34.2°F) and a low of -7.5°C (18.5°F). January is the coldest month in Yerevan with a noticeable contrast from the mild, wet December.
• Gyumri - January »
  As winter grapples Gyumri with an icy hold, January emerges as the coldest month of the year. January and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gyumri, Armenia.
• Vanadzor - January »
  January, recording an average high temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F) and a low temperature of -8.5°C (16.7°F), is Vanadzor's coldest month. On the first day of January in Vanadzor sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 17:44.
• Vagharshapat - January »
  The coldest time of the year in Vagharshapat is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 1.6°C (34.9°F) and a low of -7.3°C (18.9°F). Vagharshapat experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 1.6°C (34.9°F) and a low of -7.3°C (18.9°F).
• Hrazdan - January »
  On the first day of January in Hrazdan, Armenia, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of January, in Hrazdan sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 18:16 +04.
• Abovyan - January »
  In Abovyan in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated. In Abovyan, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Kapan - January »
  Temperature readings in Kapan reach their annual highs in January, averaging 4°C (39.2°F) and a minimum average of -3°C (26.6°F). The coldest period in Kapan is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 4°C (39.2°F) and a low of -3°C (26.6°F).
• Armavir - January »
  January, with its high-temperature average of -1.1°C (30°F) and a low-temperature average of -11.1°C (12°F), is the coldest month in Armavir. In Armavir, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of -1.1°C (30°F) and a low of -11.1°C (12°F).
• Gavar - January »
  On the first day of January in Gavar sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:43. The month with the least rainfall in Gavar is January, when 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
• Artashat - January »
  In Artashat, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated. January, with an average high of 2.7°C (36.9°F) and a low of -5.2°C (22.6°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Artashat.
• Masis - January »
  In Masis in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated. In Masis, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated.