Month guide · Tbilisi · Georgia
Tbilisi in December
What December is really like in Tbilisi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: dare, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 9.2 hours of daylight. Cold and festive, with New Year lights and markets; New Year's Eve is celebrated with fireworks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Tbilisi: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with November (13°C (55°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 08:21
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:31
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, with occasional snow, festive celebrations and low prices; mountain roads may close.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve celebrations
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Rustaveli and Mtatsminda
Georgian National Museum
The museum on Rustaveli Avenue displays Georgia's archaeological gold treasury, with intricate Colchian jewellery, as well as early hominid skulls from Dmanisi, around 1.8 million years old.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
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
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba)
Visit during a Sunday morning service to hear the choir, dressing modestly.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 0°C and 4 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Tbilisi?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Tbilisi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Tbilisi?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and festive, with New Year lights and markets; New Year's Eve is celebrated with fireworks.
+How warm is Tbilisi in December?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tbilisi in December?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.