Saint Karapet Monastery

Religious Site Historic Armenian monastery ruins in eastern Turkey

Medieval Armenian monastery in Muş Province, historically significant to Armenian Christianity. Pilgrims and visitors come to see its stone churches, carved crosses and mountainous surroundings.

Best Time to Visit Saint Karapet Monastery #

Best visited in late spring through early autumn when trails and access are most reliable and the weather is milder.

Late spring to early autumn

May-Sep · 10-25°C

Warmer, drier conditions make reaching and walking around the monastery easier and more pleasant.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 20-30°C

Warm weather and longer daylight; more visitors possible but generally comfortable for outdoor access.

Winter

Dec-Feb · -10-5°C

Cold with possible snow at higher elevations; access routes can be more difficult in winter.

Weather & Climate near Saint Karapet Monastery #

Climate

Saint Karapet Monastery's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (805 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 68 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

-28°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-11° – -2°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-9° – -1°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-5° – 3°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

102 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 11°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

119 mm

Rainfall

2.3 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. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 18°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.1h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

10° – 24°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

14° – 30°

40%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

14.4h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

14° – 30°

32%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

9° – 26°

36%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 17°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-2° – 9°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-7° – 1°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

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