Bazum mountains

Mountains Mountain range in northern Armenia with alpine landscapes.

The Bazum mountains in Armenia offer forested ridges and alpine ridgelines used by hikers and local shepherds; visitors come for day hikes, rural villages and seasonal wildflower displays rather than developed tourist infrastructure.

How to Get to Bazum mountains #

The Bazum mountains are reached from regional roads out of nearby Armenian towns; routes depend on the specific start point and local transport options. Hiring a local driver or guide is recommended for trailheads and rural roads.

Tips for Visiting Bazum mountains #

If trekking into the Bazum range, hire a local guide familiar with routes and seasonal conditions.
Carry sufficient water and prepare for high-altitude sun exposure; some ridges are exposed with little shelter.
Respect local pastoral lands - many slopes are used by shepherds and livestock during grazing season.

Best Time to Visit Bazum mountains #

Summer months provide the most stable mountain weather and access for hiking.

Late spring to early autumn

May-September · 10-25°C (depending on elevation)

Best period for hiking and clear skies.

Winter

December-March · -10-5°C

Cold and snowy; only for experienced winter mountaineers.

Weather & Climate near Bazum mountains #

Climate

Bazum mountains's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberAugustJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-23°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-10° – -2°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-12° – -1°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-8° – 2°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-2° – 9°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 17°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

106 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

14.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-4° – 6°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-8° – 1°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

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