Weather in Shida Kartli
Forecast for the week ahead and climate by month. Best time to visit — september, june, july.
Weather in Shida Kartli: daily forecast
Forecast for the week ahead and a 2-week trend: day and night temperature, chance of precipitation. Updated hourly.
The next 7 days are an accurate forecast; days 8–14 are a guide (Open-Meteo).
Shida Kartli climate: when to plan your trip
In Shida Kartli the seasons run: about +6° by day in winter, +16° in spring, +28° in summer, +17° in autumn. The warmest month is august (up to +30° by day), the coolest is january (+5°). Most rainfall is in March. Detailed monthly normals are in the table below.
In summer it's up to +28° by day and about +17° at night: light clothes for the day, a jumper for the evening. In winter it's +6° by day and down to -2° at night — bring a warm coat. The driest month is August — the clearest time for walks and wide-open views.
What to do in Shida Kartli by season
The ancient sites of Shida Kartli can be seen year-round, but september, june, july are most comfortable: summers are hot on the open ruins (up to +28° by day), winters (+6°) quiet and cool. It's easiest to explore the fortresses and churches with Gori tour.
Shida Kartli climate by month
Average day and night temperatures and the number of days with precipitation. The most comfortable months to visit are in green.
| Month | Day | Night | Days with precip. |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | +5° | -3° | 8 |
| February | +7° | -2° | 8 |
| March | +11° | +1° | 14 |
| April | +16° | +5° | 13 |
| May | +20° | +10° | 14 |
| June | +26° | +15° | 12 |
| July | +28° | +17° | 8 |
| August | +30° | +18° | 6 |
| September | +24° | +14° | 9 |
| October | +17° | +8° | 9 |
| November | +11° | +3° | 8 |
| December | +6° | -1° | 8 |
Normals from Open-Meteo data (2014–2023 average). Live forecast is in the widget above.
When to visit Shida Kartli
The Kartli plain is dry and continental: hot summers, crisp winters. The cave town of Uplistsikhe stands on an open slope with no shade, so in summer I take groups there before noon — the rock heats up fast, while in spring and autumn it's a pleasure to walk.
Plan your trip around the weather
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