Temperatures in late May range from average highs of 69F to average lows of 45F. Rain gear is recommended.

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.