Weather and seasons
When to visit Georgia, what the weather is like in Tbilisi, Batumi and the mountains month by month, when the swimming season starts and when the snow arrives.
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When is the best time to visit Georgia?
The best time to tour Georgia's cities and mountains is May to June and September to October, when it is neither too hot nor too wet.
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What is the climate and weather like in Georgia?
Georgia's climate varies sharply by region: humid subtropical on the Black Sea coast, moderately continental in the east, and cool and snowy in the mountains.
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Where can you see the official weather forecast in Georgia?
The official weather forecast for Georgia is published by the National Environmental Agency, with a daily and a 10-day forecast.
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What is the weather in Kakheti in winter and summer?
In Kakheti the average winter temperature is around 0°C and the average summer temperature is 23–25°C.
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What is autumn like in Georgia and why do people visit then?
Autumn is many people's favourite time to visit Georgia, with usually warm and comfortable temperatures and mountains and valleys turning red and yellow.
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When is the best time to visit Georgia in spring?
In spring Georgia turns green and plants start to blossom around historic sites, which makes it a good time for monasteries and nature trips.
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What is the weather in Svaneti in winter and summer?
In Svaneti the climate is humid: winters are long and cold with averages as low as minus 6.4 degrees, and summers are short, warm and sometimes hot.
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What is the climate and weather like in Borjomi?
Borjomi lies in a gorge at about 800 metres, so its climate is mild and mountainous: summer days are usually 22-27°C without Tbilisi's heat, and winters are around 0-3°C with frequent snow.
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What is the weather like in Batumi in June?
Beach season starts in Batumi in June: days are usually 24-26°C, and the sea warms from about 21°C early in the month to 23-24°C by the end.
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What is the weather like in Georgia in May?
May is one of the best months to visit Georgia: Tbilisi usually reaches 20-25°C by day and Batumi about 20°C, with everything green and blooming.
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What is the weather like in Georgia in April?
April in Georgia is springlike and changeable: Tbilisi usually reaches 15-20°C by day and Batumi 14-17°C with frequent rain.
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What is the weather like in Georgia in August?
August is one of Georgia's hottest months: Tbilisi usually reaches 30-35°C by day, Batumi about 28°C with high humidity, and the sea warms to around 25-26°C.
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What is the climate and weather like in Kutaisi?
Kutaisi has a humid subtropical climate: summers are hot and humid, often around 30°C by day, while winters are mild, usually 5 to 10°C, with rare snow.
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What is the weather like in Georgia and Batumi in September?
September in Georgia is warm: Tbilisi usually reaches 24-28°C by day and Batumi about 24-25°C, while the sea is still warm at around 23-24°C, making it the velvet season.
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What is the weather like in Georgia in October?
October in Georgia is warm and mild: Tbilisi usually reaches 15-22°C by day, Batumi about 20°C, and the sea cools to around 19-20°C, though rain becomes more frequent.
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What is the weather like in Georgia in winter?
In winter Tbilisi usually sees 0 to 8°C by day and rare snow, while Batumi is warmer at about 8-12°C but often rainy.