Yerevan
Armenia's pink-stone capital, with Mount Ararat on the skyline, ancient manuscripts and lively cafés.
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What Yerevan is like
Yerevan is Armenia's capital, built largely of pink volcanic stone, with the snow-capped peak of Mount Ararat across the border on clear days. It's a friendly, café-filled city and a base for ancient monasteries in the hills.
Don't miss
- 01CascadeGiant stairs of fountains and art, with city and Ararat views from the top.
- 02MatenadaranA museum of ancient Armenian manuscripts.
- 03Republic SquareGrand pink-stone buildings and evening fountains.
- 04Vernissage marketA weekend market of crafts, carpets and souvenirs.
Where to stay
- KentronThe central district, walkable to everything.
- Near the CascadeCafés, galleries and views.
Worth knowing
Yerevan began as the fortress of Erebuni, founded in 782 BC, which makes it older than Rome.
Garni Temple: a Greek-style temple in the hills
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
A columned temple from the 1st century AD above a gorge, with Geghard's rock-cut monastery further up the road.
Direct flights to Yerevan from the UK
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Weather in Yerevan by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -8° | 5 |
| February | 6° | -5° | 4 |
| March | 14° | 1° | 6 |
| April | 20° | 6° | 8 |
| May | 25° | 11° | 9 |
| June | 31° | 15° | 6 |
| July | 34° | 19° | 3 |
| August | 34° | 19° | 2 |
| September | 29° | 13° | 2 |
| October | 22° | 7° | 5 |
| November | 13° | 0° | 4 |
| December | 4° | -5° | 5 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Yerevan). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 180 days a year.
- The Foreign Office advises against all travel within 5km of the border with Azerbaijan.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's Armenia travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.