January · Armenia
Best time to visit Yerevan in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Yerevan in January
Average temperature 0°C, 25 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Yerevan scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Yerevan looks toward Mount Ararat across pink-tuff boulevards, with monasteries and brandy cellars close by.
January in Yerevan — workable with trade-offs
At 0°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 25 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Yerevan — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Yerevan in January?
- In January, Yerevan averages 0°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Yerevan?
- January earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Yerevan in January?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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