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Caucasus Travel Guide

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When to go? Seasons, climate, festivities

  • December to March

    This is the ski season in the Caucasus! The snows will start to fall towards the end of December and can last through till late April in the higher resorts. The ski resorts are bustling with people from all over the world, however high mountain villages become eerily quiet as locals revert inside or to farmland lower down until the snows have passed. Expect temperatures between -7°C and 5°C .

  • April to May

    In spring time the temperatures in the Caucasus get much warmer but the snow will still remain for a while longer at higher elevations. This is a nice time for walking with the flowers starting to bloom and temperatures between 5°C and 20°C but the amount of snow that remain means you may not be ale to complete any high level treks just yet. By the second half of June the conditions are normally right for the Transcaucasian Trail.

  • June to September

    Summer time is peak season for trekking in the Caucasus. The snows have now melted away and the passes are open for business. Temperatures are between 10°C and 24°C. The highest temperatures occur in August when there is also a greater possibility of rain as afternoon thunderstorms are common. September is the most reliable month with warm days and less rain.

  • October to November

    This is the quiet time in the Caucasus with the summer season over and the winter ski season yet to begin. The temperature is dropping and there is a chance of cold winds, rain and even early snow. Expect day times to be between 2°C and 10°C. The autumn colours can be seen in the leaves creating some striking views.

Temperatures and climate

Min/max temp (°C) / Average rainfall (mm)

  • Tbilisi

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    -14° / 11°
    -19° / 15°
    -8° / 21°
    -3° / 27°
    2° / 30°
    8° / 36°
    9° / 38°
    11° / 37°
    5° / 33°
    -2° / 28°
    -10° / 26°
    -13° / 15°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    13
    13
    38
    48
    68
    36
    33
    26
    27
    23
    17
    12

  • Mount Kazbek

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    -20° / 1°
    -20° / 1°
    -17° / 6°
    -10° / 14°
    -3° / 19°
    1° / 23°
    4° / 25°
    4° / 24°
    -1° / 22°
    -5° / 17°
    -11° / 10°
    -18° / 3°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    24
    32
    62
    123
    206
    231
    168
    132
    90
    68
    42
    27

  • Mestia

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    -6° / 16°
    -6° / 19°
    -6° / 25°
    1° / 29°
    6° / 33°
    12° / 37°
    12° / 38°
    14° / 39°
    7° / 38°
    5° / 32°
    -2° / 24°
    -5° / 22°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    90
    92
    113
    64
    52
    75
    106
    82
    86
    80
    69
    72

  • Kutaisi

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    -2° / 7°
    -1° / 9°
    2° / 13°
    7° / 18°
    12° / 23°
    16° / 26°
    19° / 29°
    19° / 30°
    15° / 26°
    11° / 20°
    5° / 14°
    1° / 9°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    155
    127
    156
    126
    122
    131
    107
    101
    124
    147
    142
    152

Holidays and festivities

  • Zero Compromise Festival

    May
    This annual event, held in Tbilisi, brings together winemakers and grape growers from all over the country. The festival takes place in a former silk factory, adding a unique charm to the event.

  • Tbilisoba

    October
    Tbilisoba - celebrates the birth of Georgia's capital city. Set in the parks around the city this festival has music, dancing, fireworks and you can even have a go at grape-crushing!

  • Batumoba

    September
    The day of Batumi - the coastal town on the Black Sea, is celebrated in style. The festival lasts two days, and during this time you will be able to experience the rustic traditions of that region.