Tsaghkunyats Mountains Mountains
Armenian mountain range with alpine landscapes and caves
A mountain range in Armenia; the Tsaghkunyats Mountains offer forested hikes, rural villages and regional routes for outdoor walkers.
Tsaghkunyats Mountains at a Glance#
How to Get to Tsaghkunyats Mountains#
The Tsaghkunyats Mountains lie to the northwest of Yerevan. By car, take the M1 north out of Yerevan toward Ashtarak and then follow local roads into the foothills (driving distance into the range depends on your chosen trailhead but is typically 20-40 km from central Yerevan). Regular shared minibuses (marshrutkas) run from northern Yerevan terminals to Ashtarak and nearby villages; from those villages it is a short hike into the mountains (walking distances vary by trailhead).
Best Time to Visit Tsaghkunyats Mountains#
Go in late spring through early autumn for the most comfortable weather and easiest access to trails and viewpoints.
Weather & Climate near Tsaghkunyats Mountains#
Tsaghkunyats Mountains's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (681 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -6° | -15° | 30 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -5° | -15° | 36 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -2° | -11° | 48 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -5° - 4° | -4° | 75 mm | overcast | 67% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Poor | -1° - 9° | 1° | 108 mm | overcast | 66% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 40 mm | some cloud | 57% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 0° - 9° | 2° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -6° - 3° | -6° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -3° | -12° | 36 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
