Batumi Weather in December
Batumi weather in December is closer to a cool, rainy spring than to winter. Afternoons average about 14 °C (57 °F), three degrees below November, and nights stay near 7 °C (45 °F), roughly six degrees warmer than in Tbilisi. Rain eases slightly from November, to about 277 mm on 13 days. January runs a couple of degrees colder. Days are at their shortest, with sunrise around 08:33 and sunset around 17:44.
What to wear in Batumi in December
Bring a warm waterproof coat, a sweater, an umbrella and shoes that keep your feet dry. Gloves are seldom needed in town. For Goderdzi, pack full winter kit, including thermal base layers and snow boots, because temperatures up there sit near or below freezing.
What December is good for
The ski season usually opens at Goderdzi, where December afternoons hover around freezing and nights fall near -8 °C. Down on the coast, it is a month for long lunches, the Batumi Archaeological Museum and rainy-day walks along the Boulevard with an umbrella. Gonio Fortress, at about 13 °C, suits history lovers between showers. Kutaisi averages about 11 °C if you are heading east toward Tbilisi.
Day trips from Batumi in December
| Place | High °C | Low °C | Rain days | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobuleti | 13° | 4° | 12 | 14° |
| Gonio | 13° | 7° | 15 | 14° |
| Chakvi | 13° | 6° | 14 | 14° |
| Khulo | 7° | −1° | 15 | |
| Goderdzi | 1° | −8° | 15 | |
| Kutaisi | 11° | 5° | 11 | |
| Ureki | 13° | 4° | 13 | 14° |
Batumi in December: FAQ
What does December feel like in Batumi?
Damp and mild. The weather in Batumi in December averages about 14 °C (57 °F) in the afternoon and 7 °C (45 °F) at night, and snow in the city is rare and brief. The damp makes it feel cooler than the numbers suggest, so a warm waterproof jacket is more useful than a heavy coat.
Is Batumi warmer than Tbilisi in December?
Yes, by about five or six degrees. Batumi averages highs of about 14 °C (57 °F) against roughly 8 °C (46 °F) in Tbilisi, and its nights stay well above freezing. The trade-off is rain: Batumi gets many times more, on about 13 days, while Tbilisi stays mostly dry.
The monthly figures come from the Batumi weather station records described in the guide on this page. Cloud cover: CHELSA 1981–2010. Sea: NOAA satellite sea-surface temperature. Daylight and sunrise are for the 15th of each month (Georgia keeps UTC+4 all year). A rain day has at least 1 mm.
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Batumi in December
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