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.
Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni at a Glance#
Address: Mashtots Hayrapet Church, Garni, Kotayk Province, Armenia
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.
Weather & Climate near Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni#
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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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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.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
