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Sis

Sis is a village in Ararat, Armenia, 829 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,475 (2019). The climate is classified as hot, dry-summer continental (Köppen Dsa), with dry summers and cold winters.

Now17°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population1,475
Local time10:19
40.06° N, 44.39° EElevation 829 mUTC+4 · Armenia Standard Time
The year in Sisweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low23° / 10°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sis at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

68 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

14 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

4 of them World Heritage

Weather in Sis

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct23°12°
Wed28 Oct23°12°
Thu29 Oct17°13°1.6 mm
Fri30 Oct20°13°2.6 mm
Sat31 Oct20°11°3 mm
Sun1 Nov19°11°
Mon2 Nov15°11°4.1 mm
Tue3 Nov13°11°3.1 mm
Wed4 Nov16°11°2.6 mm

When to go to Sis

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444563686443374264796545
High3°7°15°21°26°31°36°35°30°23°14°5°
Low-5°-3°3°8°13°17°21°21°16°10°3°-3°
Rain (mm)333343666838241416413629
Wet days658131613976956

What's on in Sis

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Sis

All monuments

Outdoors around Sis

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

RestorFX ArmeniaCamp sites
3.5 km

Nature around Sis

Nature in Armenia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Armenia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Sis

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Umuttepe 3 km ←1976 · 109 km
6.8Katnarat 8 km ↓1988 · 105 km
5.9Armanis 8 km ↙1988 · 103 km
5.8Dmanisi 12 km ←1959 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Sis

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Sis from above

Getting to Sis

Zvartnots International AirportEVN
10 km
Iğdır AirportIGD
45 km
Shirak International AirportLWN
89 km
ՍիսRailway station
0.6 km
ՄասիսRailway station
1.9 km
ՀայկաշենRailway station
6.9 km

Places near Sis

Places with a climate like Sis

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sis?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sis.
What is the hottest month in Sis?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Sis?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sis?
May is the wettest month with about 68 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.