When to go · Garni
Garni in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry, little shade on the trails), Dec–Feb (ice on the gorge paths).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Armenia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Armenia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry, little shade on the trails), Dec–Feb (ice on the gorge paths).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- GarniHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Armenia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Armenia overall
- Medium
Armenia overall: Cold; New Year build-up.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Garni, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Dec: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 6 (better)
Apr: 11
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 1
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry, little shade on the trails), Dec–Feb (ice on the gorge paths).
April: Inside Garni's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Garni: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings