Mother Armenia, Gyumri

Monument Monumental statue symbolizing Armenia in Gyumri

A Soviet-era monument overlooking Gyumri in Shirak Province, Mother Armenia provides city views and commemorates 20th-century history; visitors pair it with Gyumri’s historic centre and local museums.

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Mother Armenia, Gyumri
Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia
40.7805, 43.8247

How to Get to Mother Armenia, Gyumri #

Walk or taxi from central Gyumri; the monument sits on a hill easily visible from the city centre and reachable on foot for those comfortable with a steep climb.

Tips for Visiting Mother Armenia, Gyumri #

  • Climb the hill at dusk for city views-locals often leave flowers at the statue's base.
  • Combine the visit with Gyumri's historic centre and the nearby Black Fortress for a fuller sense of the city.

Best Time to Visit Mother Armenia, Gyumri #

Late spring through early autumn offers the best weather for hilltop views in Gyumri.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Warm days and good visibility for panoramic views.
Autumn (Sep-Oct)
Sep-Oct · 5-18°C
Cleaner air and softer light for photographs.

Weather & Climate near Mother Armenia, Gyumri #

Climate

Mother Armenia, Gyumri's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° -3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 27°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

October

October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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