Yerevan Botanical Garden Park
Botanical garden in Yerevan with diverse plant collections
Yerevan Botanical Garden sprawls on the city's southern slopes with themed plant collections and shaded paths; residents and tourists visit for plant displays, quiet walks and views over Yerevan.
Yerevan Botanical Garden at a Glance#
Address: Yerevan Botanical Garden, Yerevan, Armenia (near the Hrazdan Gorge)
Hours: Typically daily (check local listings for seasonal hours)
About Yerevan Botanical Garden#
The Yerevan Botanical Garden is a public botanical garden in Yerevan, Armenia. It was established in 1935 and is managed by the Armenian National Academy of Sciences.
The garden holds collections of native Armenian and introduced plants arranged by geographic and ecological groups, with greenhouses, ponds and walking paths for visitors. It functions as both a public park and a living collection used for botanical study and plant conservation.
Founded in 1935, the garden was developed to support botanical research and to provide an urban green space for Yerevan residents. Over time it has expanded its living collections and facilities for education and public access.
The garden lies within the city limits of Yerevan and is accessible from central parts of the city, offering a landscaped green space inside the urban area.
- Best time to visit: Late spring and early summer are the best times to see the largest number of species in flower.
What to See#
- Greenhouses and collections: Contains several climate-controlled greenhouses and outdoor collections organized by plant geography and habitat, plus paths and ponds for public visits.
How to Get to Yerevan Botanical Garden#
The garden is within Yerevan city limits and reachable by local buses or a short taxi ride from Republic Square. Walking from the city center is possible but involves a moderate uphill walk toward the Hrazdan Gorge area.
Tips for Visiting Yerevan Botanical Garden#
- Visit early in the day to see the greenhouse and shaded collections before midday heat builds in summer.
- Look for the collection of local Caucasian flora in the rock garden - species that don't often appear in Western European botanical gardens.
- Pair a visit with the nearby Matenadaran manuscript museum and the Yerevan Cascade for a compact cultural circuit.
Best Time to Visit Yerevan Botanical Garden#
Spring and autumn offer the best combination of blooms and comfortable temperatures; summers can be hot.
Weather & Climate near Yerevan Botanical Garden#
Yerevan Botanical Garden's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - 1° | -6° | 18 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -8° - 3° | -5° | 24 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -3° - 8° | 1° | 29 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 16° | 9° | 42 mm | overcast | 50% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 59 mm | overcast | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 25° | 18° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 29° | 22° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 37% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 29° | 22° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 35% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 11° - 25° | 18° | 14 mm | some cloud | 38% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 5° - 18° | 11° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 1.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 0° - 10° | 4° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 4° | -2° | 18 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
