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What is autumn like in Georgia and why do people visit then?

Many travellers' favourite time of year.

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Short answer

Autumn is many people's favourite time to visit Georgia, with usually warm and comfortable temperatures and mountains and valleys turning red and yellow. The main highlight is the grape harvest, where visitors can pick grapes and taste new wine. Check specific months separately.

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Why

  1. Many people call autumn their favourite time of year to visit Georgia.
  2. Autumn temperatures are usually warm and comfortable.
  3. Grape harvest: visitors can pick ripe grapes by hand, press them in a wine press and taste new wine, and learn how churchkhela is made.

Details

Besides the harvest, autumn suits forests, lakes, waterfalls and caves in all regions. Check months and temperatures separately. More about the grape and fruit harvest is in When is the grape and fruit harvest season in Georgia?.

For an overview by month and region see When is the best time to visit Georgia?, and for a single month see What is the weather in Georgia in October?.

Tip

If you are going for the grape harvest, ask the winery or guesthouse in advance whether they take guests for the harvest on your dates.

What may differ

Harvest timing and weather depend on region and altitude, and autumn arrives earlier and cooler in the mountains than on the coast and in the lowlands.

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Sources

This answer is for reference: check exact months and temperatures separately. Check the weather before you travel.

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