Spandaryan Reservoir Reservoir
Reservoir in Syunik Province, Armenia, for irrigation
A reservoir in Syunik Province, Spandaryan Reservoir offers lakeside fishing, birdwatching and quiet shoreline roads framed by low Armenian hills.
Spandaryan Reservoir at a Glance#
How to Get to Spandaryan Reservoir#
By car from regional centres in Syunik Province; local roads lead to various viewpoints and access points-check conditions with local authorities.
Tips for Visiting Spandaryan Reservoir#
- Access points vary-local roads may be narrow and seasonally affected; use a 4x4 if exploring remote shores.
- Fishing and irrigation uses have shaped the reservoir-watch for water-level changes.
- Combine a visit with nearby Syunik cultural sites to understand the region's layered history.
Best Time to Visit Spandaryan Reservoir#
Most comfortable in late spring through early autumn for road access and milder temperatures.
Late spring-early autumn
May-Sep · 10-25°C
Pleasant weather for visiting and for waterside activities.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C
Colder, possible snow in the highlands; some access roads may be affected.
Weather & Climate near Spandaryan Reservoir#
Climate
Spandaryan Reservoir's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (540 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 57
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -3° | -12° | 28 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.6h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -2° | -12° | 35 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Poor | -8° - 1° | -7° | 51 mm | overcast | 64% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 10° | 3° | 73 mm | overcast | 63% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 15° | 8° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 61 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Excellent | 11° - 24° | 18° | 42 mm | some cloud | 46% | 2.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 18° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 9° - 22° | 15° | 29 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 3° - 14° | 7° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | -3° - 7° | 0° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Poor | -9° - 1° | -7° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.3h |