Khachkar

Monument Traditional Armenian carved cross-stone (khachkar) memorial

A carved Armenian khachkar (cross‑stone) in Tavush Province; visitors come to study medieval stone carving, Christian memorials and rural church sites.

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Khachkar
40.9597, 45.1569

Best Time to Visit Khachkar #

Khachkars are accessible year‑round but mountain access is easiest in late spring to early autumn.

Late spring-autumn (May-Oct)
May-Oct · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Best weather and clearer mountain roads.

Weather & Climate near Khachkar #

Climate

Khachkar's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 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 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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