Azat Reservoir Reservoir
Reservoir in Ararat Province supplying irrigation waters
A reservoir in Ararat Province used for irrigation and fishing; visitors pass by for lakeside views and as a stop en route to nearby historical sites.
Azat Reservoir at a Glance#
How to Get to Azat Reservoir#
Approximately 30-40 km east of Yerevan; reachable by car along the M4 highway toward Garni. Regular minibuses (marshrutkas) run from Yerevan’s Kilikia bus station to Garni; the reservoir is a short walk from the Garni village center.
Tips for Visiting Azat Reservoir#
- Combine a visit with nearby Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery - the Azat valley is best seen as a circuit.
- Bring binoculars for cliff birds and watch for local anglers fishing from the shore.
- Avoid heavy rain - the dam and access roads can be muddy and slippery after storms.
Best Time to Visit Azat Reservoir#
Best visited between late spring and early autumn when roads are clear and the valley is accessible.
Weather & Climate near Azat Reservoir#
Azat Reservoir's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - 1° | -6° | 19 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 3° | -4° | 23 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 2° | 28 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 37 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 49 mm | overcast | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 17° - 31° | 24° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 37% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 16° - 31° | 23° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 35% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 26° | 19° | 11 mm | some cloud | 38% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 12° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 1.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 1° - 11° | 5° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 4° | 0° | 19 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |