What is the climate and weather in Tbilisi by season?
Hot summers, mild winters and the best months to visit.
Short answer
Tbilisi has a moderately warm climate: summers are hot, often 30-35°C by day, and winters mild, usually 0 to 8°C, with rare and brief snow. The most comfortable months to visit are May, June, September and October. The city is sheltered by mountains, so it gets much less rain than Batumi.
Why
- The hottest months are July and August, the coldest January.
- Most rain falls in May and June, usually as short downpours.
- The city is often windy, especially in spring.
Details
In summer, walk in the morning and evening and spend midday in museums and cafes. A light jacket is enough in winter, but trips to the mountains need warm clothing.
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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.
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When is the rainy season in Georgia?
Georgia has no single rainy season: in the west, in Batumi and Adjara, it rains all year round, most heavily in autumn and winter.