Gurjaani Weather
Gurjaani weather is the Alazani valley floor at its most typical. At ~415 m the town is hot in summer, with July and August highs of about 32 °C (89 °F), and gentle in winter, when January nights average just above freezing, close to 1 °C (33 °F). Rain totals around 794 mm a year, mostly in late spring. Autumn, when the Mukuzani vineyards are picked and the town holds its October wine festival, is when most visitors come.
Gurjaani weather: 7-day forecast
Forecast for 41.746° N, 45.795° E, 415 m, updated through the day: data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). The monthly averages below are long-term climate, not a forecast.
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain | Rain days | Cloud cover | Daylight | Sunrise–sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 1° | 31 mm | 6 | 35% | 9.5 h | 08:22–17:49 |
| February | 9° | 1° | 45 mm | 7 | 39% | 10.6 h | 07:54–18:28 |
| March | 14° | 4° | 62 mm | 9 | 43% | 11.9 h | 07:11–19:02 |
| April | 19° | 9° | 80 mm | 10 | 44% | 13.3 h | 06:18–19:36 |
| May | 24° | 13° | 114 mm | 12 | 40% | 14.5 h | 05:38–20:08 |
| June | 29° | 18° | 101 mm | 10 | 29% | 15.2 h | 05:21–20:32 |
| July | 32° | 21° | 75 mm | 7 | 19% | 14.9 h | 05:34–20:31 |
| August | 32° | 20° | 65 mm | 6 | 20% | 13.9 h | 06:04–19:59 |
| September | 27° | 16° | 69 mm | 7 | 23% | 12.5 h | 06:36–19:09 |
| October | 20° | 11° | 68 mm | 7 | 33% | 11.2 h | 07:07–18:17 |
| November | 13° | 5° | 52 mm | 6 | 35% | 9.9 h | 07:45–17:38 |
| December | 9° | 2° | 32 mm | 5 | 34% | 9.2 h | 08:17–17:27 |
| Year | 20° | 10° | 794 mm | 92 | 33% |
Rain and rain days come from Gurjaani's own weather station (daily records 1955-1992, NOAA GHCN-Daily). Temperatures are estimated for this spot from 1991–2020 station averages and a 1 km climate model (CHELSA). Cloud cover: CHELSA 1981–2010. Daylight and sunrise are for the 15th of each month (Georgia keeps UTC+4 all year). A rain day has at least 1 mm.
Gurjaani weather through the year
SpringMar–May
Spring arrives early on the valley floor. March reaches about 14 °C and April 19 °C, though April is also the cloudiest month (44%). Rain climbs steadily to a May peak of about 114 mm on 12 days. By late May the vineyards are bright green, and the walk up to the two-domed Kvelatsminda church is pleasant before the heat sets in.
Highs 14° to 24° · lows 4° to 13° · 256 mm rain
SummerJun–Aug
June is warm at 29 °C and still fairly wet, with about 101 mm. July and August are the hot core: highs near 32 °C, nights around 20 °C, cloud cover under 20% and only six or seven rainy days. The flat, open valley offers little shade between villages, so sightseeing works best before 11:00 or after 17:00, with a long lunch in between.
Highs 29° to 32° · lows 18° to 21° · 241 mm rain
AutumnSep–Nov
September cools to about 27 °C and October to 20 °C, and both see rain on only about seven days. This is harvest time in Mukuzani and the surrounding villages, and the Gurjaani Wine Festival in October usually falls in mild, golden weather. November turns grey and cooler, around 13 °C, with about 52 mm of rain.
Highs 13° to 27° · lows 5° to 16° · 189 mm rain
WinterDec–Feb
Winter on the valley floor is gentle. January, the coldest month, has average highs near 8 °C and lows near 1 °C, and it is also the driest, with about 31 mm. Snow is rare and seldom lasts. It is a calm season for tastings in family cellars, with the snowy wall of the Caucasus visible across the valley on clear days.
Highs 8° to 9° · lows 1° to 2° · 108 mm rain
Best time to visit Gurjaani
The best time to visit Gurjaani is September and October. Days settle at 20 to 27 °C, the grapes come in around Mukuzani, and the town's wine festival takes place in October. Scan Gurjaani weather by month and late May and June come out second: green vineyards and long evenings, though rain peaks then. Midsummer is hot for cellar-hopping by car, but fine with an early start. Winter suits travellers who want quiet tastings and mild days more than scenery at its best.
Gurjaani lies on the south-western side of the Alazani valley, below the Tsiv-Gombori ridge, with the Caucasus on the far side of the plain. Being farther from the big mountains than Kvareli, it gets less rain (about 794 mm against 959 mm), and in summer the heat pools on the flat valley floor. The weather in Gurjaani therefore rewards early starts in July and August: drive between cellars in the morning and save Kvelatsminda for late afternoon.
What to pack for Gurjaani
- Wide-brimmed hat for exposed vineyard rows
- A light jacket for October festival evenings
- Compact umbrella for May and June
- Closed shoes for muddy harvest paths
- Plenty of water for hot days in the car
Gurjaani weather: FAQ
What is the weather like for the Gurjaani Wine Festival?
The festival is held in October, one of Gurjaani's most comfortable months. Afternoons average about 20 °C (68 °F), evenings cool to around 11 °C (52 °F), and rain falls on about seven days in the month. Bring a light jacket for after dark and shoes that can cope with a damp field.
How mild are winters in Gurjaani?
Very mild for the Caucasus. January highs average about 8 °C (46 °F) and lows about 1 °C (33 °F), and snow on the ground is rare and short-lived. December and January are also the driest months, with roughly 31 to 32 mm each, so a winter tasting trip is seldom spoiled by bad weather.
Which month gets the most rain in Gurjaani?
May, with about 114 mm on roughly 12 days, followed by June with about 101 mm. This late-spring rain often arrives as heavy afternoon showers, so mornings tend to be dry. From July the valley dries out, and by August only about six days a month bring rain.
Is Gurjaani hotter than Sighnaghi?
Yes, by a couple of degrees. Gurjaani sits on the valley floor at ~415 m, Sighnaghi on a ridge at ~790 m: July highs average about 32 °C (89 °F) here against about 30 °C (85 °F) in Sighnaghi, and winter nights are milder too. If heat bothers you, sleep in Sighnaghi and visit Gurjaani by day.
Weather nearby
July and January average highs, nearest first.
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