Orbelyan Ch’esar ishkhani Darpas

Monument Historic medieval gate or fortress in Vayots Dzor

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Orbelyan Ch’esar ishkhani Darpas
39.8625, 45.2333

How to Get to Orbelyan Ch’esar ishkhani Darpas #

The site is in Vayots Dzor Province and is typically reached by road from the regional center; local village roads and short walks from a parking point are common-travelers should be prepared for basic rural conditions.

Tips for Visiting Orbelyan Ch’esar ishkhani Darpas #

  • Ask locally for the best vantage point-some historic gates are better seen from a distance to appreciate their scale.
  • Take a camera with a telephoto lens for carved details that are often weathered and faint.
  • Check local seasonal access; some rural Armenian monuments are best visited in late spring or early autumn.

Best Time to Visit Orbelyan Ch’esar ishkhani Darpas #

Late spring through early autumn is the practical visiting window; winters can be harsh and roads difficult.

Late spring to early autumn (May-Oct)
May-Oct · 10-25°C
Warm days and clear access make this the principal visiting season.

Weather & Climate near Orbelyan Ch’esar ishkhani Darpas #

Climate

Orbelyan Ch’esar ishkhani Darpas's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

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

January

January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -1°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-12°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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