Best time to visit · Tbilisi · Georgia
The best time to visit Tbilisi
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jeremy Teigen from USA, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Tbilisi are May to June and September to October, when the weather is warm but not hot, and the mountains and wine regions are at their best. July and August are hot in the city but ideal for the mountains. Winter is cold and quiet, but good for sulphur baths and low prices.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 7°C (45°F))
- Rainiest month
- May (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- February
Seasons
Tbilisi has a humid subtropical to semi-arid climate: hot summers with highs around 31°C, cool winters with occasional snow, and spring and autumn as the most pleasant seasons. May and June are the wettest months.
March–May
Spring
Blossom and green hills, with changeable weather and showers; Orthodox Easter and Independence Day fall in this season.
June–August
Summer
Hot in the city, with long evenings and mountain roads open; good for combining Tbilisi with Kazbegi or Svaneti.
September–November
Autumn
Warm, settled days, the grape harvest and Tbilisoba; cooler and quieter by November.
December–February
Winter
Cold, with occasional snow, festive celebrations and low prices; mountain roads may close.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -1°C | 4 | 9.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 9°C | 0°C | 5 | 10.5 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 14°C | 4°C | 7 | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 9 | 13.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C | 13°C | 11 | 14.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 28°C | 17°C | 9 | 15.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C | 20°C | 6 | 14.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 31°C | 20°C | 5 | 13.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 6 | 12.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| October | 20°C | 10°C | 6 | 11 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 13°C | 4°C | 5 | 9.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 8°C | 0°C | 4 | 9.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Orthodox Christmas and Alilo processions (7 January) |
| April | Orthodox Easter (usually April, sometimes May) |
| May | Independence Day celebrations on Rustaveli Avenue (26 May); New Wine Festival — tastings from small producers (usually May) |
| 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) |
| December | New Year's Eve celebrations |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in February, and the sights are quietest in February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Tbilisi?
The best times to visit Tbilisi are May to June and September to October, when the weather is warm but not hot, and the mountains and wine regions are at their best. July and August are hot in the city but ideal for the mountains. Winter is cold and quiet, but good for sulphur baths and low prices.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Tbilisi?
Usually in February. Cold and quiet, with the lowest prices of the year; good for sulphur baths and indoor sights.
+What is the rainiest month in Tbilisi?
May, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Tbilisi get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).