Lake Akna (Armavir)

Lake Shallow Armenian lake in Armavir Province

Shallow lake in Armavir Province whose shoreline supports local fishing and seasonal birdlife; visited by residents and regional visitors for low‑key recreation and natural scenery.

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Lake Akna (Armavir)
Lake Akna (Armavir), near Metsamor and Armavir Province, Armenia
40.1444, 44.1691
Free

How to Get to Lake Akna (Armavir) #

Drive from the city of Armavir or Yerevan (Armavir is about 40-60 minutes by car depending on route). Local roads lead to lakeside tracks and farm roads.

Tips for Visiting Lake Akna (Armavir) #

  • Visit during migratory season to combine birdwatching with quiet lakeside walks.
  • Local access roads can be narrow; use the nearest town (Lusar?) for services and directions.
  • Bring a field guide - small wetlands around the lake can host interesting local bird species and waterfowl.

Best Time to Visit Lake Akna (Armavir) #

Spring and autumn are best for birdlife and comfortable conditions; summers can be hot on the lowland steppe.

Spring
April-June · 10-23°C (50-73°F)
Good for bird migrations and mild walking weather.
Autumn
September-November · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Calmer weather and fewer insects; good light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Lake Akna (Armavir) #

Climate

Lake Akna (Armavir)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 10°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 48 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

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

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 31°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
11° 27°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

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

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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