Sisian, Armenia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Sisian, Armenia? If you're planning to go to Sisian, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Sisian, Armenia

Based on the climate and weather in Sisian, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sisian, Armenia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sisian, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly option.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good one.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Sisian, Armenia by month

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January

January in Sisian is frigid. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C). There is frost almost every day of the month.

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February

Traveling to Sisian in February, you will notice that it can be extremely cold. Expect it to rain or snow about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C). There is frost almost every day.

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March

In March, Sisian can be brisk. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Sisian, with several of the days of the month having rain. There is frost most days.

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April

April in Sisian is crisp. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) to 50s F (mid 10s C).

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May

If you are traveling to Sisian in May, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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June

June in Sisian is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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July

If you visit Sisian during July, you may find that it is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

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August

If you are traveling to Sisian in August, you will notice that it is hot and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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September

If you go to Sisian in September, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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October

October in Sisian is relatively cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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November

November in Sisian is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost about half of the time.

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December

Traveling to Sisian in December, you will notice that it is frigid. Expect it to rain or snow about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost almost every day.

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Activities for Sisian, Armenia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Sisian.

If you plan to see the beautiful St. Gregory the Illuminator church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Sisian History Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Vorotnavank Monastery, take the following:

If you plan to visit Shaki Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

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