Month guide · Tbilisi · Georgia
Tbilisi in September
What September is really like in Tbilisi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jeremy Teigen from USA, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Tbilisi. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm, settled weather and the start of the grape harvest; one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Tbilisi: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:11
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm, settled days, the grape harvest and Tbilisoba; cooler and quieter by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 5 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Rtveli grape harvest in Kakheti (usually September–October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Old Tbilisi
Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Enter from the fortress side and exit near Abanotubani to make it part of a walking loop.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Landmark · Tbilisi Sea
Chronicle of Georgia
A monumental work by Zurab Tsereteli on a hill above the Tbilisi Sea reservoir, with huge bronze pillars depicting Georgian kings, queens and Biblical scenes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Art
Museum · Vake
Open Air Museum of Ethnography
Take the cable car up to Turtle Lake and walk to the museum, then have lunch by the lake.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
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Experience · Old Tbilisi
Abanotubani sulphur baths
Tbilisi's name comes from the Georgian word for 'warm', after the sulphur springs that feed the domed brick bathhouses of Abanotubani.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Couples
- Rainy day
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 16°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Tbilisi?
One of the best months to visit Tbilisi, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Tbilisi?
It is one of the best months to visit Tbilisi. Warm, settled weather and the start of the grape harvest; one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is Tbilisi in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tbilisi in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.