Winter
Dec → Feb6 to 8°
nights -2 to 0°
- 5 rainy days · 22 mm
- 7 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Georgia?
- Jan6°not recommended
- Feb8°not recommended
- Mar11°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul29°recommended
- Aug30°recommended
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct17°recommended
- Nov12°fair
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Georgia, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | -2° | 7.1 h | 17 mm | 5 d | |
| February | 8° | -1° | 7.6 h | 23 mm | 5 d | |
| March | 11° | 2° | 8 h | 86 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 18° | 7° | 9.4 h | 78 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 21° | 11° | 10.7 h | 102 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 16° | 12.2 h | 90 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 29° | 19° | 12.3 h | 50 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| August | 30° | 19° | 11.8 h | 26 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| September | 24° | 15° | 9.9 h | 57 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 9° | 7.8 h | 53 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| November | 12° | 4° | 7.1 h | 43 mm | 6 d | |
| December | 7° | 0° | 6.4 h | 27 mm | 6 d |
The four seasons in Georgia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Tbilisi) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May11 to 21°
nights 2 to 11°
- 12 rainy days · 89 mm
- 9.4 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 30°
nights 16 to 19°
- 7 rainy days · 55 mm
- 12.1 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 24°
nights 4 to 15°
- 8 rainy days · 51 mm
- 8.3 h of sun
Book early for May to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Georgia, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h11 of daylight, in December 9h10, a difference of 6h02.
9h28Jan
10h32Feb
11h49Mar
13h17Apr
14h31May
15h11Jun
14h55Jul
13h50Aug
12h25Sep
11hOct
9h46Nov
9h10Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Tbilisi" (41.72°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Georgia, month by month
EventsRtveliSeptember to OctoberTbilisobaOctoberOrthodox Christmas and the Alilo processionJanuaryOrthodox EasterApril to MayDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: July, September, October, November
- Towns & culture: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Georgia, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- September to OctoberRtveli
The Kakheti grape harvest is a family affair: grapes trodden, buried qvevri filled and long shared tables.
- OctoberTbilisoba
Tbilisi celebrates its founding in the old town and along the riverbanks, with street wine presses, churchkhela and concerts.
- JanuaryOrthodox Christmas and the Alilo procession
At the start of the month, a costumed procession crosses Tbilisi to Sameba Cathedral, collecting donations for children.
- April to MayOrthodox Easter
Families spend Easter Monday at the cemetery, with tables laid on the graves, and the country stops for several days.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended6°-2° at night
- 17 mm · 5 d
- 7.1 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended8°-1° at night
- 23 mm · 5 d
- 7.6 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 86 mm · 12 d
- 8 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°7° at night
- 78 mm · 11 d
- 9.4 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°11° at night
- 102 mm · 12 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°16° at night
- 90 mm · 10 d
- 12.2 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended29°19° at night
- 50 mm · 7 d
- 12.3 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended30°19° at night
- 26 mm · 5 d
- 11.8 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended24°15° at night
- 57 mm · 8 d
- 9.9 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended17°9° at night
- 53 mm · 9 d
- 7.8 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair12°4° at night
- 43 mm · 6 d
- 7.1 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended7°0° at night
- 27 mm · 6 d
- 6.4 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 17 mm over 5 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 8 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 23 mm over 5 days. Expect 7.6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (86 mm). Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (78 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 29 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 50 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 26 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.8 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (57 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Expect 7.8 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 6 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Rain stays light: 27 mm over 6 days. Expect 6.4 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Georgia?
May to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 30 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Tbilisi).
Which month should you avoid in Georgia?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 86 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Tbilisi).
What is the hottest month in Georgia?
August, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Tbilisi).
What is the coldest month in Georgia?
January, with 6 °C at best during the day and -2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Tbilisi).
What is the driest month in Georgia?
January: 17 mm over 5 days of rain, against 102 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Georgia?
July, with 12.3 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When is the best time to hike in Georgia?
July, September, October, November: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Tbilisi), the safest windows for walking.
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