K’efoyi Khach’er

How to Get to K’efoyi Khach’er #

Located in the Gegharkunik area, the khachkars are accessible by regional roads from larger towns such as Sevan; local transport or hired cars are the most reliable means of arrival.

Tips for Visiting K’efoyi Khach’er #

Seek out the inscriptions on the khachkar for dates and mason marks-those details tell a lot about local donors and styles.
Coordinate with local guides from nearby villages to access ruines and less-visited stones off main routes.

Best Time to Visit K’efoyi Khach’er #

K'efoyi Khach'er (Gegharkunik) is most comfortable to visit in late spring through early autumn when roads are open and weather is mild.

Late spring to early autumn

May-September · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Best time for accessing rural and elevated sites in Gegharkunik.

Winter

December-February · -10 to 5°C (14-41°F)

Cold and snowy; roads can be impassable.

Weather & Climate near K’efoyi Khach’er #

Climate

K’efoyi Khach’er'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 -11°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

-24°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-8° – 0°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.5 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 -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-11° – 1°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-7° – 3°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

0° – 11°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 15°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

14.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

47%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

44%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

2.3 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 9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

47%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 3°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

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