Hovhannes Tumanyan monument Monument

Statue commemorating Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan

A statue in Yerevan commemorating poet Hovhannes Tumanyan; visitors stop for literary history, photography and nearby city landmarks.

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Hovhannes Tumanyan monument at a Glance#

How to Get to Hovhannes Tumanyan monument#

The Tumanyan monument is in central Yerevan and reachable on foot from Republic Square and other downtown landmarks. Buses and the metro serve central stops; the site is best accessed by walking between Yerevan’s compact civic spaces.

Tips for Visiting Hovhannes Tumanyan monument#

  • The statue sits in central Yerevan-combine a visit with Republic Square and nearby cafés.
  • Look for inscriptions and plaques that explain Hovhannes Tumanyan's importance to Armenian literature.
  • Visit at different times of day-the statue's presence changes with morning markets and evening promenades.

Best Time to Visit Hovhannes Tumanyan monument#

Spring and early autumn are the most comfortable times to wander Yerevan and linger at monuments like the Tumanyan statue.

Spring & Autumn
April-June & Sep-October · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Pleasant walking weather and lively street life in Yerevan's squares.
Summer
July-August · 20-35°C (68-95°F)
Hot afternoons but extended evening activity; shade is limited near open plazas.

Weather & Climate near Hovhannes Tumanyan monument#

Climate

Hovhannes Tumanyan monument'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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -7° - 1° -5° 21 mm overcast 60% 1.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
February Poor -6° - 3° -4° 25 mm overcast 55% 1.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.5h
March Acceptable -2° - 9° 2° 29 mm overcast 50% 1.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Good 5° - 17° 11° 40 mm overcast 50% 1.9 m/s 1.2 high 13.1h
May Good 9° - 21° 15° 54 mm overcast 49% 1.8 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 13° - 27° 20° 41 mm partly cloudy 42% 1.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
July Excellent 16° - 30° 23° 20 mm partly cloudy 37% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.6h
August Excellent 16° - 30° 23° 13 mm partly cloudy 35% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 13.6h
September Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 12 mm some cloud 38% 1.8 m/s 1.4 high 12.3h
October Very Good 6° - 18° 12° 28 mm partly cloudy 48% 1.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 0° - 11° 5° 25 mm partly cloudy 54% 1.4 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
December Poor -4° - 4° - 20 mm overcast 61% 1.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h

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