SeasonMapDilijan weather in December
Armenia
December in Dilijan: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Dilijan · #583 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Dilijan climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 cm / 8.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dilijan in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyArmenian New Year and Christmas, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Dilijan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherDilijan's weather peaks August–October, best around September.
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What's on in Dilijan in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Armenian New Year and Christmas
31 Dec – 6 JanNational holidayCrowdedClosuresArmenia keeps a long holiday from New Year through Christmas on the sixth of January, and Yerevan families take the forest guesthouses for it. Almost nothing else is open, but the town is at its busiest. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Dilijan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Dilijan in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Dilijan?
- December in Dilijan: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Dilijan on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Dilijan in December?
- In December, Dilijan averages a daily high of 6°C and a low of -0.1°C, with about 32.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dilijan in December?
- Dilijan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
- Does it snow in Dilijan in December?
- Dilijan sees roughly 21.8 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Caucasus — December
Within 300 km: Tbilisi's Caucasus ski season around 15 Dec – 10 Apr, and Gudauri's Ski season around 10 Dec – 15 Apr.