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When should you visit Tbilisi?
Tbilisi blends old town balconies, sulphur baths, wine cellars and a lively restaurant scene at a very friendly price. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, with comfortable temperatures and the wine harvest. July and August are hot, while winter is cold but cheap. Here is how all twelve months compare.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
October
October brings mild weather, the wine harvest and Tbilisoba, the city's autumn festival. The old town is lively but not overrun and prices remain low.
Best weather
May & October
Mild, mostly dry and comfortable.
Least crowded
January–March
Cold but very quiet and cheap.
Best for wine
September–October
Harvest season in Kakheti.
Best value
November–March
Low prices outside the festive weeks.
October scores
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What to know before you book
- Summer heat
- Temperatures can reach 32°C or more; plan for early starts.
- Harvest season
- Wine regions are busier on weekends; book tours in advance.
- New Year
- Prices and bookings rise around the holiday.
July–August
September–October
Late December
Tbilisi travel tip
Take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress in the morning for the best light over the old town, then spend the afternoon in Abanotubani. Book a private sulphur bath room rather than the public hall.
Founder note
“My favourite Tbilisi view is from a rooftop terrace in the old town at dusk, with the Narikala Fortress lit up behind you. Order a glass of Georgian amber wine and take your time.”
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- -1–7°C
- Cold and grey, with occasional snow.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- $
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
Book a bath house in Abanotubani for a private room in the cold months.
- Sulphur baths
- Wine cellars
- Budget travel
- Temperature
- 0–8°C
- Cold and changeable, with some bright days.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- $
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
Check for fog and wear shoes with grip on the old town's slopes.
- Food
- Wine bars
- Museums
- Temperature
- 4–13°C
- Cool and changeable with some sunny days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
Carry a light rain jacket and plan indoor stops.
- Walking
- Food
- Wine bars
- Temperature
- 8–19°C
- Mild and fresh, with showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
Take the cable car up to Narikala on a clear morning.
- Walking
- Old town
- Food
- Temperature
- 13–24°C
- Warm, bright and mostly dry with some storms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
Reserve rooftop tables ahead for weekends.
- Rooftops
- Wine
- Walking
- Temperature
- 17–28°C
- Warm to hot with occasional thunderstorms.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
Plan a day trip to Kakheti wine country in the morning.
- Rooftops
- Wine
- Day trips
- Temperature
- 20–32°C
- Hot, dry and sometimes humid.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
Start sightseeing by 8:00 and rest through the afternoon.
- Nightlife
- Mountain escapes
- Temperature
- 20–32°C
- Hot and dry with warm nights.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
Escape to Kazbegi or Kakheti for cooler air.
- Nightlife
- Day trips
- Temperature
- 16–26°C
- Warm and sunny, with cooler evenings.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
Visit Kakheti on a weekday during harvest.
- Wine harvest
- Walking
- Food
- Temperature
- 11–20°C
- Mild and mostly dry, with cooler evenings.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
Book wine tours ahead during harvest weekends.
- Wine harvest
- Tbilisoba
- Walking
- Temperature
- 5–13°C
- Cool and damp, with frequent grey days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
Pack layers and plan indoor activities.
- Food
- Wine bars
- Museums
- Temperature
- 1–8°C
- Cold and damp with occasional snow.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
Book New Year restaurants early.
- Festive lights
- Food
- Wine bars
Climate
Tbilisi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | -1°C / 30°F | 16 mm | 4 |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 32°F | 18 mm | 4 |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 29 mm | 5 |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 64 mm | 9 |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 83 mm | 10 |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 63°F | 84 mm | 8 |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 20°C / 68°F | 42 mm | 6 |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 20°C / 68°F | 39 mm | 5 |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 35 mm | 5 |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 46 mm | 6 |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 41°F | 34 mm | 5 |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 21 mm | 4 |
Climate data: Pogoda.ru.net. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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FAQ
Planning a trip to Tbilisi
What is the best month to visit Tbilisi?
October is the best overall choice, with mild weather and the wine harvest. May is a close alternative.
Is Tbilisi expensive?
No. It is generally good value, particularly outside the summer peak.
Is Tbilisi worth visiting in winter?
Yes, if you want low prices and baths and food, though it is cold.