Nor Varagavank Church
Medieval Armenian monastery in Tavush Province
Nor Varagavank is a medieval Armenian monastery complex in Tavush Province visited for its stone churches, khachkars (carved cross-stones) and timbered hilltop approaches that reward modest hikes.
Nor Varagavank at a Glance#
Address: Nor Varagavank (New Varagavank), Tavush Province, Armenia (near the village of Varagavank)
How to Get to Nor Varagavank#
Accessible by road from the regional centers in Tavush Province; local minibuses and private car hire are common ways to reach rural monasteries. Expect narrow and sometimes unpaved roads near the site.
Tips for Visiting Nor Varagavank#
- Wear sturdy footwear for uneven church grounds and small stone steps around the complex.
- Bring insect repellent in summer-rural Armenian sites can be surprisingly buggy in warm months.
- Visit early in the day for quiet and to see sunlight on the eastern apses.
Best Time to Visit Nor Varagavank#
Late spring through early autumn is the most reliable and pleasant window for travel in the region.
Weather & Climate near Nor Varagavank#
Nor Varagavank's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (514 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 4° | -2° | 18 mm | overcast | 68% | 1.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 6° | -2° | 27 mm | overcast | 67% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -2° - 8° | 2° | 36 mm | overcast | 62% | 1.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 9° | 55 mm | overcast | 63% | 1.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 85 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 27° | 21° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 46% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 1° - 11° | 5° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | -3° - 6° | 0° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |