Tbilisi in January
Cold, cheap and sulphur-bath weather
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is one of the weakest months in Tbilisi.
January is quiet and very good value. It suits bath-house visits, wine cellars and long restaurant meals; the ski resorts of Gudauri are within reach.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- -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.
+Very low prices and steaming sulphur baths.
–Cold and grey, with smog on still days.
My tip for January
Book a bath house in Abanotubani for a private room in the cold months.
- Sulphur baths
- Wine cellars
- Budget travel
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Tbilisi, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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Months I'd choose over January
Also good in January
Weather
Weather in Tbilisi in January
In January Tbilisi averages a high of 7°C (45°F) and a low of -1°C (30°F), with about 16 mm of rain or snow over 4 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Average low
- -1°C
- 30°F
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Wet days
- 4
Climate data: Pogoda.ru.net. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tbilisi in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Tbilisi?
- January is one of the weakest months in Tbilisi. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Tbilisi overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Very low prices and steaming sulphur baths. The main downside: Cold and grey, with smog on still days.
- What is the weather like in Tbilisi in January?
- Average highs are around 7°C and lows around -1°C. Expect about 16 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Cold and grey, with occasional snow. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C).
- Is Tbilisi crowded in January?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Tbilisi in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (January ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Tbilisi in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and grey, with smog on still days.
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