Lake Parz Lake
Mountain lake in Dilijan National Park with emerald waters
A small lake near Dilijan in Tavush Province, Lake Parz offers short forest walks, picnic spots and cafés popular with day‑trippers from Yerevan.
Lake Parz at a Glance#
Address: Parz Lake, near Dilijan, Tavush Province, Armenia
Website: https://armeniadiscovery.com/en
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Entrance fee to Dilijan National Park area may apply (small local fee).
About Lake Parz#
Lake Parz is a small mountain lake in Tavush Province, Armenia, located within Dilijan National Park near the town of Dilijan. It is a local recreational destination known for short walks and picnic facilities.
The site features lakeside paths, wooden platforms and simple visitor facilities that cater to day-trippers and family outings. The area is used for short nature walks, photography and light recreation rather than large-scale water sports.
Lake Parz is a natural mountain lake incorporated into the protected area of Dilijan National Park; the park designation has guided management of visitor facilities and conservation. Over recent decades the site has become established as a managed picnic and short-hike destination.
The lake sits in forested hills of Tavush Province, within close driving distance of the town of Dilijan and surrounded by woodland typical of the region.
- Park setting: Located within Dilijan National Park and commonly visited from the town of Dilijan for short walks and picnics.
How to Get to Lake Parz#
Dilijan is the nearest town (about 5-10 minutes by car). From Dilijan town centre, Parz Lake is roughly 2-3 km east; local minibuses and taxis make short trips from the main square. Walking from Dilijan is also feasible for those who enjoy a short hike.
Tips for Visiting Lake Parz#
- Go early to avoid crowds-weekends can be busy with Armenians from Yerevan.
- The path around the lake is short but steep in places-good walking shoes help.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Haghartsin and Goshavank monasteries for a fuller day.
Best Time to Visit Lake Parz#
Spring through autumn is best; the lake is a short, popular excursion from Dilijan and busiest on summer weekends.
Weather & Climate near Lake Parz#
Lake Parz'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 -8°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (503 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 4° | -3° | 17 mm | overcast | 68% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -8° - 4° | -5° | 25 mm | overcast | 66% | 2.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 7° | -1° | 34 mm | overcast | 62% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 7° | 54 mm | overcast | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 6° - 17° | 12° | 86 mm | overcast | 64% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 19° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 30 mm | some cloud | 61% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 5° - 15° | 9° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 0° - 10° | 4° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 6° | -1° | 17 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
