Season guide · Tbilisi · Georgia
Tbilisi in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm, settled days, the grape harvest and Tbilisoba; cooler and quieter by November. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 17 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 4°C (39°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 17
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 6 | 12.4 h | 5/5 |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 6 | 11 h | 4/5 |
| November | 13°C (55°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 5 | 9.8 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 20°C (68°F) against a yearly 19°C (66°F), and 17 of the year's roughly 77 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Rtveli grape harvest in Kakheti (usually September–October)
- October: Tbilisoba — city festival with food, wine and music (usually October)
- November: Giorgoba — St George's Day (23 November)
Make the most of the weather
Garden · Old Tbilisi
Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Stretching into a gorge behind Narikala Fortress, the botanical garden has shaded paths, a waterfall, bridges and plant collections.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Landmark · Tbilisi Sea
Chronicle of Georgia
Go late in the afternoon by taxi and combine it with a walk by the Tbilisi Sea.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Art
Museum · Vake
Open Air Museum of Ethnography
On a hillside near Turtle Lake, this open-air museum gathers traditional houses, wine cellars, a church and farm buildings from regions across Georgia, giving a sense of village life and architecture.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
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
Day trips in autumn
- Sighnaghi and Kakheti (About 2 hours by car) — The walled hilltop town of Sighnaghi overlooks the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus.
- David Gareja (About 2 hours by car) — A cave monastery complex in a semi-desert landscape, with the Lavra monastery and, on the ridge above, the Udabno caves with medieval frescoes.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Tbilisi?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm, settled days, the grape harvest and Tbilisoba; cooler and quieter by November.
+What is the weather like in Tbilisi in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 17 rainy days over the season.