Kasagh Basilica
Church Early medieval Armenian basilica in Aragatsotn Province
An early medieval basilica in Aragatsotn Province, Kasagh Basilica draws visitors interested in 4th-7th‑century Armenian stone architecture and nearby archaeological remains.
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How to Get to Kasagh Basilica #
From central Yerevan (Armenia) drive north on the M1 / E117 toward Ashtarak in Aragatsotn Province - Ashtarak is roughly 12-15 km from Yerevan. Regular marshrutka (shared minibus) services and regional buses run from Yerevan’s northern bus terminals to Ashtarak; from Ashtarak town centre a short local road leads down to the Kasagh river gorge and the basilica site, typically a 5-20 minute walk depending on where you disembark.
Best Time to Visit Kasagh Basilica #
Visit in spring or early autumn for comfortable temperatures and good conditions for exploring the basilica and surrounding landscape.
Weather & Climate near Kasagh Basilica #
Kasagh Basilica'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 -13°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (545 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
