Climate guide for Tbilisi, Georgia

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About Tbilisi

The old town climbs from Abanotubani, where brick domes cover the sulfur springs, toward Narikala and the Mother Georgia statue. Georgian wine bars and bakeries have moved into the same lanes, and the cable car gives a quick read on the city's shape. April, May, September, and October are mild enough for hillside walking; July brings real heat, which makes the baths and shaded courtyards more appealing than midday sightseeing.

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Travel Tips

01Baths & Old Town Timing
Sulfur baths book evening slots that sell out - reserve ahead. Narikala cable car is quieter mid-morning than sunset.
02Metro & Marshrutkas
Metro covers main axes cheaply; marshrutkas reach outer districts. The old town and baths area are walkable but hilly.
03Cable Car & Museum Fees
Narikala cable car and major museums charge modest fees. Wine tastings in town or Kakheti day trips are the bigger optional costs.
04Hospitality & Hills
Georgian hospitality can mean abundant toasts - pace yourself. Wear grippy shoes for steep old-town lanes and sulphur bath floors.

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When to visit Tbilisi: the short answer

Plan Tbilisi for July, with September, April close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 23°C with 41 mm of rain and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are March, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.2/10.

Across the year Tbilisi swings from 1°C in January to 25°C in August, a 24-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 18 mm in January to 132 mm in May. In short, Tbilisi is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.9 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (25°C). Coolest: January (1°C). Driest: January (18 mm). Wettest: May (132 mm).

Tbilisi month by month

January in Tbilisi — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tbilisi — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

February holds up well in Tbilisi — 9th best month

Good · 7.2/10

At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

With around 21 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tbilisi — 2 points higher on the same scale.

March in Tbilisi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

March averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 100 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Tbilisi — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 8.8/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 67 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tbilisi at 8.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind July at 9.2/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

May in Tbilisi — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

May averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 132 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

June in Tbilisi — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

At 21°C (70°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

122 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

July in Tbilisi — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

At 23°C (74°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tbilisi at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

August ranks 5th of 12 for Tbilisi — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.6/10

August averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 daylight hours.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Tbilisi (5th of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.2/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

September is one of the strongest months in Tbilisi (2nd)

Best window · 9/10

September averages 19°C (67°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.

A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Tbilisi (2nd of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.2/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October is one of the strongest months in Tbilisi (4th)

Best window · 8.7/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tbilisi at 8.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind July at 9.2/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

November in Tbilisi: strong conditions, 8th of 12

Good · 7.7/10

Expect 8°C (47°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 45 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

December in Tbilisi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

December averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 daylight hours.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

Flexible dates? July scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Tbilisi, Georgia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Tbilisi are July, September, April, October, August. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.2/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Tbilisi year-round?
Tbilisi has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 1°C in January to 25°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.3 and 9.2 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Tbilisi?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Tbilisi are March (6.3/10), January (6.9/10), December (6.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Tbilisi?
May is the wettest month in Tbilisi, averaging about 132 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 18 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Tbilisi?
August sees the most sun in Tbilisi, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Tbilisi a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Tbilisi is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, September, April, October, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Tbilisi calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Tbilisi: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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