The climate in Georgia

Climate zone: Moderate zone of the northern hemisphere

The climate in Georgia is almost moderate, but also offers a few muggy months with high humidity and high temperatures. A beach holiday can be enjoyed in the warmer season with water temperatures of up to 24 degrees. The warmest and rainiest part of the country is Guria. The coldest is Mtskheta-Mtianeti. Due to the warmer temperatures, the best time for traveling is from June to September. Less attractive are the cold months from November to March.

Temperature records of the last 66 years

The hottest temperature measured from 1957 to January 2023 was reported by the Qutaisi weather station. In September 2022, the record temperature of 41.6 °C was reported here. The hottest summer from July to September, based on all 10 weather stations in Georgia below 1,070 meters altitude, was recorded in 2010 with an average temperature of 25.1 °C. This average temperature will normally be measured every four to six hours, thus also including the nights. Normally, this value is 23.2 degrees Celsius.

The coldest day in these 66 years was reported by the Akhaltsikhe weather station. Here the temperature dropped to -20.0 °C in February 2020. Akhaltsikhe lies at an altitude of 994 meters above sea level. The coldest winter (January to March) was in 1973 with an average temperature of -0.1 °C. In Georgia, it is usual to have about 5.7 degrees more at 5.6 °C for this three-month period.

The most precipitation fell in September 2009. With 24.2 mm per day, the Batumi weather station recorded the highest monthly average of the last 66 years.

Data basis and methodology

The data from the individual measuring stations are based on the archives of the German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements. In order to determine a representative national average, average values were first calculated for each part of the country, which were then summarized at the national level. Thus, if a disproportionate number of weather stations are located in a small area, their number does not affect the national average. There are 11 stations in Georgia itself. In 2 cases, neighboring but nearby weather stations were also used to obtain more accurate values.