Aratso Canyon
Village in Ararat Province, Armenia
Aratso at a Glance#
How to Get to Aratso#
Aratso is in Ararat Province, accessible from the regional center by local roads. Visitors typically travel by car or local taxi; schedules for public transport are sparse and depend on nearby town services.
Tips for Visiting Aratso#
- Visit early in the day to see farmers and local life at market stalls in nearby towns.
- Ask at the municipal office in Ararat Province for walking routes-locals keep the best maps.
- Carry small change for onsite donations or purchases from local vendors.
Best Time to Visit Aratso#
Best in late spring through early autumn for walking and access to rural sites.
Late Spring-Early Autumn
May-September · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Pleasant temperatures for exploring monuments and surrounding countryside.
Weather & Climate near Aratso#
Climate
Aratso's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 71
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -6° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.6h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 2° | -5° | 22 mm | overcast | 70% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 7° | 1° | 30 mm | overcast | 63% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 2.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 19° | 37 mm | some cloud | 52% | 2.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 19 mm | mostly sunny | 47% | 2.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 14° - 27° | 20° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 47% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 1.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 1° - 11° | 5° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | -4° - 4° | -1° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |