Koshakhach’

Monument

Koshakhach’
39.7515, 45.5487

How to Get to Koshakhach’ #

Koshakhach’ is in Vayots Dzor Province; access is usually by road from regional centers such as Yeghegnadzor. Visitors should arrange local transport; rural roads may be rough and seasonal.

Tips for Visiting Koshakhach’ #

  • Visit early in the day to avoid the afternoon heat and catch the softer light on the stone crosses.
  • Wear sturdy shoes-khachkars (cross-stones) often sit on uneven terrain.
  • Look for inscription details and mason marks on the stones; these small carvings reveal more about date and patron than the general visitor guide.

Best Time to Visit Koshakhach’ #

Koshakhach' (a site of khachkars in Vayots Dzor) is most accessible in late spring through early autumn when roads and trails are passable.

Late spring to early autumn
May-September · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Comfortable hiking weather and the best time for visiting rural Armenian sites.
Winter
December-February · -5 to 5°C (23-41°F)
Cold and potentially snowy; many rural roads are less accessible.

Weather & Climate near Koshakhach’ #

Climate

Koshakhach’'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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