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Best time to visit Tbilisi

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Tbilisi, Georgia

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	-1-7°C, cloudy with occasional snow or rain	low	low	• Winter landscapes • Cozy cafes ⚠ Some higher altitude attractions may be inaccessible due to snow.
February	0-8°C, often overcast with rain or sleet	low	low	• Fewer tourists • Indoor cultural sites ⚠ Still very much winter; outdoor activities are limited.
March	4-12°C, variable with sunshine and rain showers	low	low	• Spring blossoms begin • National Women's Day celebrations ⚠ Weather can be unpredictable, transitioning from winter.
April	8-18°C, mild with increasing sunshine and occasional rain	moderate	moderate	• Tbilisi Botanical Garden in bloom • Outdoor cafes start to buzz ⚠ A pleasant transition month before summer heat.
May	12-22°C, pleasantly warm and sunny with occasional light rain	moderate	moderate	• Tbilisoba Festival (late October, but spring celebrations also occur) • Vibrant city life • Perfect for exploring ⚠ One of the most beautiful times to visit.
June	16-26°C, warm and mostly sunny, can have heat spikes	high	high	• Long daylight hours • Outdoor concerts and events • Fresh summer produce ⚠ Can start to feel quite warm, especially mid-month.
July	19-29°C, hot and sunny with low humidity	peak	peak	• Summer festivals • Access to mountain regions ⚠ Heat can be intense; seek shade and stay hydrated.
August	20-30°C, very hot and dry, can be smoggy	peak	peak	• Late summer fruits • Nightlife is vibrant ⚠ Often the hottest month; many locals leave the city for cooler mountain retreats.
September	14-24°C, warm, sunny, and dry with crisp evenings	high	high	• Harvest season (grapes, pomegranates) • Tbilisoba Festival • Ideal weather for sightseeing ⚠ The 'golden autumn' is a peak time for a reason.
October	9-18°C, cool and sunny, with beautiful autumn foliage	moderate	moderate	• Tbilisoba Festival (late Oct) • Stunning autumn colors • Wine harvest season ⚠ Weather remains pleasant for most of the month.
November	4-12°C, cool and damp with increasing rain and cloud cover	low	low	• Fewer tourists • Cozy atmosphere in cafes and restaurants ⚠ Days get shorter, and the weather turns decidedly autumnal/wintry.
December	1-8°C, cold, often cloudy with rain or snow	moderate	moderate	• Christmas markets • Festive decorations ⚠ Can be quite cold and wet; New Year's Eve is popular but busy.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

March

National Women's Day

Celebrates women with flowers and gifts, particularly roses.

October

Tbilisoba

A vibrant festival celebrating the city of Tbilisi with food, wine, music, and traditional costumes.

January

Orthodox Christmas

Celebrated with religious services and some public festivities, though less commercialized than Western Christmas.

December

New Year's Eve

Celebrated with fireworks, concerts, and family gatherings.

Insider timing tips

•Shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) offer the best balance of pleasant weather, fewer crowds than summer, and reasonable prices.
•July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures frequently exceeding 30°C, making extensive sightseeing uncomfortable without proper planning.
•While Tbilisoba is officially in late October, the preceding weeks often feature wine harvest celebrations and beautiful autumn colors, extending the pleasant season.
•Winter months (December-February) see the lowest tourist numbers and prices, but the weather can be cold, wet, and sometimes snowy, limiting outdoor activities.