Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Tbilisi | Yerevan | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 5°C (41°F)▲ | 2°C (36°F) | Tbilisi |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -4°C (25°F)▲ | -7°C (19°F) | Tbilisi |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days | 6 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 25 mm▲ | 27 mm | Tbilisi |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 8h/day▲ | Yerevan |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 11 km/h | 7 km/h▲ | Yerevan |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Yerevan edges ahead as the better destination in January. Yerevan offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Tbilisi sees 7 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.
Tbilisi is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Yerevan is cooler at 2°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in January. Yerevan receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Tbilisi reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Yerevan averages 2°C (36°F) for the high and -7°C (19°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Tbilisi receives approximately 25 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Yerevan sees 27 mm over 6 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 5°C, lows of -4°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 2°C, lows of -7°C, 6 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Tbilisi | Yerevan | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 5°C | 6d | 2°C | 6d |
| Feb | 6°C | 7d | 3°C | 7d |
| Mar | 11°C | 11d | 9°C | 10d |
| Apr | 16°C | 14d | 15°C | 13d |
| May | 21°C | 16d | 21°C | 10d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 27°C | 4d |
| Jul | 29°C | 8d | 31°C | 2d |
| Aug | 30°C | 7d | 31°C | 1d |
| Sep | 24°C | 9d | 26°C | 2d |
| Oct | 18°C | 10d | 18°C | 5d |
| Nov | 11°C | 7d | 10°C | 6d |
| Dec | 6°C | 6d | 4°C | 6d |
Tbilisi Weather in January
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