Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni

Church Armenian church near Garni, historic medieval architecture

A medieval church near the Garni temple complex, visited together with the Garni gorge for carved stonework, architecture and regional archaeology.

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Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni
Mashtots Hayrapet Church, Garni, Kotayk Province, Armenia
40.1167, 44.7375

How to Get to Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni #

Mashtots Hayrapet Church is a short drive from the town of Garni, reached via the M4 highway east of Yerevan (about 30-45 minutes). Many visitors combine the church with the Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery on a single day trip from Yerevan.

Tips for Visiting Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni #

  • Combine a visit with the nearby Garni Gorge and the Hellenistic temple of Garni for a full day of archeological sights.
  • Wear good walking shoes-the church sits at the base of a slope with uneven paths and occasional loose stone.
  • Respect local worship when services are held; the site is an active place of faith for some visitors.

Best Time to Visit Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for visiting the Garni area and nearby sites.

Spring
April-June · 10-25°C
Wildflowers and comfortable temperatures for exploring the temple and church.
Autumn
September-October · 5-20°C
Crisp light and quieter visitor numbers; good for photography.

Weather & Climate near Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni #

Climate

Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -1°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.

89 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 10°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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