Joj Kogh

Historical Site

Joj Kogh in Gegharkunik is recorded as a local landmark amid rural Armenia; visitors come for countryside walks, local heritage and views of the surrounding plain.

Joj Kogh
40.0959, 45.2931

How to Get to Joj Kogh #

The landmark is in Gegharkunik province and is best reached by car on local roads from nearby villages. Hiring a local driver or guide is recommended for clearer directions and safer travel on rural routes.

Tips for Visiting Joj Kogh #

  • Ask locals for the best vantage points-small Armenian summits often have multiple unnamed lookouts
  • Carry water and a basic first-aid kit-the area can be exposed and services are sparse
  • If visiting in winter, check road passability and weather forecasts; conditions can change quickly

Best Time to Visit Joj Kogh #

Best visited from late spring through early autumn when the rural tracks are passable and weather is milder.

Summer
June-August · 55-75°F (13-24°C)
Pleasant walking weather and accessible rural roads.
Late spring / early autumn
May, September · 45-65°F (7-18°C)
Fewer insects and clearer days-preferred by photographers and hikers.

Weather & Climate near Joj Kogh #

Climate

Joj Kogh's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 23°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -2°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.9 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 -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-14° -1°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.3 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 (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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