Month guide · Tbilisi · Georgia
Tbilisi in August
What August is really like in Tbilisi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Hottest month; locals leave for the coast or mountains, and evenings are lively.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Tbilisi: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:01
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot in the city, with long evenings and mountain roads open; good for combining Tbilisi with Kazbegi or Svaneti.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Tbilisi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Marjanishvili and Chugureti
Dezerter Bazaar
Tbilisi's main food market, near the central railway station, sells cheeses, spices, churchkhela, dried fruit, meat and produce from across Georgia.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Castle · Old Tbilisi
Narikala Fortress
Ride the cable car up, then walk down through the fortress and the botanical garden or the steps to Abanotubani.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Landmark · Sololaki
Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
A 20-metre aluminium statue on the Sololaki ridge, holding a bowl of wine for guests and a sword for enemies, symbolising Georgian character.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
Religious site · Avlabari
Metekhi Church
Photograph it from the Old Town bank at sunset, when the church and cliff are lit gold.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 20°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tbilisi?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Tbilisi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Tbilisi?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hottest month; locals leave for the coast or mountains, and evenings are lively.
+How warm is Tbilisi in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tbilisi in August?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.