Freedom Square, Yerevan

Plaza Central Yerevan plaza hosting national events and gatherings

In central Yerevan, Freedom Square (Hanrapetutyan Hraparak) sits among government buildings and wide avenues; visitors pass for civic monuments, nearby museums and to observe public gatherings on Armenia’s capital boulevards.

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Freedom Square, Yerevan
Freedom Square (Azatutyan Hraparak), Yerevan 0001, Armenia
40.1854, 44.5152
Free (public square)

How to Get to Freedom Square, Yerevan #

Freedom Square lies in central Yerevan. From Republic Square (a 10-15 minute walk south along Abovyan Street) or from the opera area, it’s about 1.2 km. The nearest metro station is Republic Square (Yeritasardakan is slightly closer by foot from the north). Taxis and buses on Abovyan Street stop nearby.

Tips for Visiting Freedom Square, Yerevan #

  • Visit at dawn for soft light and far fewer people; the fountains and copper statues photograph best then.
  • Approach from the north via Abovyan Street to see the rear façade of the History Museum and the square unfurl.
  • Watch for official events-political rallies and concerts often close parts of the square; check local news if planning around a specific date.

Best Time to Visit Freedom Square, Yerevan #

Best visited in spring or autumn for mild weather and good visibility of the city and surrounding hills.

Spring
April-June · 8-22°C (46-72°F)
Blossoms on Republic Square's plane trees and comfortable afternoons for lingering on benches.
Autumn
September-November · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Crisper air and clearer light; ideal for photographing the square's Soviet-era lines against Mount Ararat when visibility is good.
Winter (off-peak)
December-February · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Snow softens the plaza; quiet, aside from official ceremonies and New Year events.

Weather & Climate near Freedom Square, Yerevan #

Climate

Freedom Square, Yerevan'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 -7°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 97 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 54 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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