Yerevan · SpringMonth summary
Yerevan weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Yerevan in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Yerevan. September remains slightly better (+1.5 pts).
By trip type
Yerevan in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Yerevan. Temperatures rise (23°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 25°F | 39°F | 20% | 0.0in | 8.8h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 28°F | 45°F | 19% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 36°F | 54°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 45°F | 66°F | 38% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 73°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 63°F | 86°F | 16% | 0.0in | 13.9h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 93°F | 11% | 0.0in | 13.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 70°F | 93°F | 4% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 61°F | 82°F | 11% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 50°F | 68°F | 19% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 39°F | 54°F | 16% | 0.0in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 30°F | 45°F | 22% | 0.0in | 8.2h | 4.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Yerevan averages 73°F, 40% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -29%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Yerevan in May
Is May a good time to visit Yerevan?
May is an excellent time to visit Yerevan (score 7.7/10). With 73°F, 12.8h of sunshine and 40% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Yerevan in May?
With 73°F max and 12.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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