Temperatures in August range from average highs of 28C/82F to average lows of 12C/54F. 

Bring clothing that is comfortable as well as protective while working. Sturdy walking shoes are helpful for exploring historic sites. Close-toed shoes are required for working.

Packing List

Work –

• Jeans

• Capris/Shorts

• T-shirts

• Any comfortable shirts that you don’t mind getting dusty

• Long-sleeved shirt

• Sweatshirt

• Waterproof windbreaker

• Work gloves

• Close toed shoes - required for work

For dinners and events –

• Clothes to dress up a bit for dinner and events, if you’d like

For excursions –

• Comfortable clothes for touring and hiking around sites

• Hat with brim, if weather is sunny or hot

• Sunscreen

• Water bottle

• Rain jacket, collapsible umbrella

• Sweater or sweatshirt

Personal items –

• Personal toiletries

• Medications

• First aid items

• Power adapters

Imodium – 75% of people visiting Gyumri have no negative effects from the water, either from the tap or bottled. 25% do suffer from some diarrhea due to a mineral in the water, even when drinking bottled water. The culprit isn’t bacteria or a parasite, so not a health issue.

Laundry service – There is always someone available through the hotel to do laundry if you need it.

Cash – You can get cash from ATMs in Yerevan and Gyumri. You can also use your credit card in most places.