Quick answer
The best time to visit Georgia is May to June and September to October. Tbilisi is 20–28°C, the mountain road to Kazbegi is fully open and Kakheti is either green or mid-harvest. July and August suit the mountains but Tbilisi gets hot. December to March is ski season at Gudauri, when snow can briefly close the Kazbegi road.
Month-by-month at a glance
- Jan7°Fair
- Feb9°Fair
- Mar13°Fair
- Apr19°Good
- May24°Best
- Jun28°Best
- Jul31°Good
- Aug31°Good
- Sep26°Best
- Oct20°Best
- Nov13°Good
- Dec8°Fair
Georgia weather, crowds and what to expect
| Month | High / Low | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryFair | 7° / -1° | 20 mm | low | Cold, dry Tbilisi; peak skiing at Gudauri; Kazbegi road can close after snow. |
| FebruaryFair | 9° / 0° | 25 mm | low | Good snow in the mountains, cheapest city hotels. |
| MarchFair | 13° / 3° | 35 mm | low | Thaw in Tbilisi; mountains still wintry and avalanche-prone. |
| AprilGood | 19° / 7° | 55 mm | medium | Blossom in Kakheti; Orthodox Easter weekend is busy. |
| MayBest | 24° / 12° | 80 mm | medium | Green and fresh; the wettest month, so expect short afternoon showers. |
| JuneBest | 28° / 16° | 75 mm | high | Long days, Kazbegi meadows in flower, Indian school-holiday demand. |
| JulyGood | 31° / 19° | 45 mm | high | Hot in Tbilisi, ideal in Kazbegi; Batumi beach season. |
| AugustGood | 31° / 19° | 45 mm | high | Same pattern as July; book Kazbegi rooms early. |
| SeptemberBest | 26° / 15° | 45 mm | high | Rtveli grape harvest begins in Kakheti; warm, settled weather. |
| OctoberBest | 20° / 9° | 40 mm | medium | Autumn colour, harvest wraps up, Tbilisoba city festival. |
| NovemberGood | 13° / 4° | 30 mm | low | Crisp and quiet; first snow on the high passes. |
| DecemberFair | 8° / 0° | 20 mm | medium | Ski lifts open mid-month; New Year is lively in Tbilisi. |
Long-term monthly averages. Individual years vary — check a forecast in the week before you travel.
Festivals and events in Georgia
Mid-September to mid-October
Rtveli (grape harvest)
Wineries in Kakheti invite guests to pick grapes, press them and eat a long harvest lunch.
Usually the last weekend of October
Tbilisoba
City festival with food stalls, folk music and wine tastings in the old town.
Roughly December to April
Gudauri ski season
Georgia's main ski resort, about 2.5 hours from Tbilisi; paragliding runs year-round in good weather.
2 May 2027
Orthodox Easter
Midnight church services and family feasts; some businesses close.
When is the best time to visit Georgia?
May–June and September–October. Tbilisi is 20–28°C, the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi is fully open, and the Kakheti wine region is either green or in the middle of the harvest. July and August are fine in the mountains but hot in the capital. December to March is for skiing at Gudauri.
The table shows Tbilisi. Stepantsminda (Kazbegi, about 1,750 m) and Gudauri (about 2,200 m) run 8–12°C cooler, and the Jvari pass between them can close for hours or days after heavy snow.
Georgia season by season
Spring: March to May
March is still wintry in the mountains. April brings blossom to Kakheti and a busy Orthodox Easter weekend. May is green and lovely, though it is also the wettest month, usually as short afternoon showers rather than all-day rain.
Summer: June to August
June is the pick of summer: long evenings, flowering meadows below Mount Kazbek, and Tbilisi still under 30°C. July and August push the capital past 30°C, so spend more nights in Kazbegi or add Batumi on the Black Sea, where it is beach season.
Autumn: September to November
The best time for food and wine. Rtveli, the grape harvest, runs from mid-September to mid-October, and Tbilisoba fills the old town with stalls in late October. November is crisp and quiet, with the first snow on the passes.
Winter: December to February
Tbilisi is cold but dry and cheap. Gudauri usually opens its lifts in December, and the snow is reliable through February. The road to Kazbegi stays in use but can close after storms, so keep a buffer day.
Timing around Indian holidays
- May–June school holidays: the classic Georgia window; book IndiGo seats and Kazbegi rooms early.
- Diwali (8 November 2026): cool and quiet, with a chance of early snow on the high road.
- Christmas–New Year: festive Tbilisi plus fresh snow at Gudauri.
Check your Georgia visa route first. Many Indian travellers qualify for an e-visa, and some valid US, UK or Schengen visa holders can enter without one.
Then see the Georgia trip cost, things to do in Georgia, where to stay in Tbilisi and the Georgia food guide.
Frequently asked questions
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