Lake Akna (Kotayk) Lake
Crater lake in Kotayk Province, volcanic origin
Set in Kotayk Province, Lake Akna occupies a volcanic basin and draws hikers and day-trippers for its calm waters and nearby mountain scenery.
Lake Akna (Kotayk) at a Glance#
How to Get to Lake Akna (Kotayk)#
Lake Akna (Kotayk) is accessed from the Kotayk Province highlands-approach is usually by car from the regional road network, with short hikes to the shoreline.
Tips for Visiting Lake Akna (Kotayk)#
- If hiking to the lake, check local weather conditions-mountain fog can roll in quickly.
- Combine a visit with nearby volcanic features of the Geghama range for a fuller geological picture.
Best Time to Visit Lake Akna (Kotayk)#
Lake Akna is best visited in the summer months for safe trail conditions and visibility over the highland plateau.
Summer
June-August · 10-20°C
Good for mountain access and clear views of the crater lake.
Weather & Climate near Lake Akna (Kotayk)#
Climate
Lake Akna (Kotayk)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -17°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (650 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 51
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -8° | -18° | 30 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -17° - -7° | -18° | 36 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -5° | -15° | 52 mm | overcast | 67% | 2.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - 1° | -7° | 76 mm | overcast | 66% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Poor | -3° - 5° | -3° | 99 mm | overcast | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 3.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Good | 3° - 13° | 6° | 35 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | -2° - 5° | -2° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -8° - -1° | -10° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -6° | -16° | 36 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
