Kutaisi Weather
Kutaisi weather is humid subtropical: long warm summers, mild winters and rain in every month of the year. August is the hottest and driest month: afternoons peak near 30 °C (86 °F) and only around seven days bring rain. In January afternoons reach about 9 °C (48 °F) and nights stay above freezing, so snow rarely settles. The city sees roughly 1,360 mm of rain a year. May, September and October suit sightseeing and day trips best.
Kutaisi weather: 7-day forecast
Forecast for 42.272° N, 42.705° E, 153 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 | 9° | 4° | 138 mm | 12 | 50% | 9.4 h | 08:36–18:00 |
| February | 11° | 3° | 117 mm | 11 | 49% | 10.5 h | 08:07–18:40 |
| March | 14° | 6° | 134 mm | 12 | 48% | 11.9 h | 07:23–19:14 |
| April | 20° | 10° | 86 mm | 10 | 47% | 13.3 h | 06:30–19:49 |
| May | 24° | 14° | 85 mm | 9 | 42% | 14.6 h | 05:49–20:22 |
| June | 27° | 18° | 101 mm | 9 | 36% | 15.2 h | 05:32–20:47 |
| July | 29° | 20° | 86 mm | 9 | 32% | 15.0 h | 05:45–20:45 |
| August | 30° | 21° | 78 mm | 7 | 27% | 13.9 h | 06:16–20:12 |
| September | 27° | 17° | 116 mm | 8 | 28% | 12.6 h | 06:48–19:21 |
| October | 22° | 14° | 145 mm | 10 | 34% | 11.1 h | 07:20–18:29 |
| November | 16° | 9° | 129 mm | 10 | 42% | 9.8 h | 07:59–17:49 |
| December | 11° | 5° | 143 mm | 11 | 46% | 9.1 h | 08:31–17:38 |
| Year | 20° | 12° | 1,358 mm | 118 | 40% |
Temperatures, rain and rain days are the official 1991–2020 averages of the Kutaisi weather station (World Meteorological Organization climate normals, published by NOAA). 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.
Kutaisi weather through the year
SpringMar–May
March is still cool and damp, around 14 °C by day with rain on about 12 days. April warms to 20 °C as the rain eases to roughly 85 mm a month, and by May afternoons reach 24 °C under thinner cloud. May is the pick of spring for strolling between Bagrati Cathedral and the White Bridge, and Kutaisoba, the city's own festival day, falls in that month.
Highs 14° to 24° · lows 6° to 14° · 305 mm rain
SummerJun–Aug
June to August is hot and sticky. Typical highs are about 27 °C in June, 29 °C in July and 30 °C in August, and nights hold around 20 °C in midsummer, so a room with air conditioning matters more than a jacket. August is the sunniest month, with cloud cover near 27 percent and only about 78 mm of rain. See Gelati Monastery and Sataplia in the morning and keep afternoons slow.
Highs 27° to 30° · lows 18° to 21° · 265 mm rain
AutumnSep–Nov
September keeps the summer warmth, about 27 °C, with clear skies and only eight wet days, the best month for long outings to Vani or Motsameta. October cools to 22 °C and is the wettest month at about 145 mm, usually in heavy bursts with dry spells between; it is also Rtveli, the grape harvest in the Imeretian villages. November drops to around 16 °C.
Highs 16° to 27° · lows 9° to 17° · 390 mm rain
WinterDec–Feb
Winter weather in Kutaisi is mild and grey. Highs run from 9 to 11 °C and nights from 3 to 5 °C, and cloud covers about half the sky in January. Each month brings roughly 115 to 145 mm of rain on 11 or 12 days. Snow falls now and then, but it is usually gone again within a day or two. With sunset around 17:40 in December, start day trips early.
Highs 9° to 11° · lows 3° to 5° · 398 mm rain
Best time to visit Kutaisi
The best time to visit Kutaisi is May, or from September to mid-October, when afternoons sit between 22 and 27 °C and evenings are pleasant for eating outside. Comparing Kutaisi weather by month, these stretches also have relatively few wet days, eight to ten a month. June and August suit travellers who cope well with heat. Come in October for the harvest. Winter works for a short city break built around museums and caves, provided you pack for rain.
Kutaisi is known for its east wind, a warm, dry foehn that pours down from the Likhi range into the Rioni valley. It can blow hard for a day or more, and in winter it can push temperatures up suddenly, turning a raw January morning into a mild afternoon. When it blows the air turns dry and gusty, so a windproof layer earns its place in your winter luggage.
What to pack for Kutaisi
- Breathable cotton or linen for 30 °C August afternoons
- A compact umbrella, as rain falls in every month
- Windproof jacket for blustery east-wind days
- Shoes with grip for wet stone at Gelati and Motsameta
- Sun hat and water for the climb up to Bagrati
- Waterproof layer from October to March
Kutaisi weather: FAQ
Does it snow in Kutaisi?
Rarely. Winter nights stay on the mild side of freezing, around 4 °C (39 °F) on average, so snow comes on only a few days in some winters and rarely survives beyond a day or two. For a better chance of snow, drive a little over an hour south to Sairme, where the January low is about -4 °C (25 °F).
How hot is Kutaisi in August?
August is the hottest month, with typical afternoon highs close to 30 °C (86 °F) while lows sit around 20 °C (68 °F). It is also the driest and clearest, with roughly 78 mm of rain on seven days and cloud cover near 27 percent. The humid air makes it feel warmer than the number suggests, so start sightseeing early.
Is October a good time to visit Kutaisi?
Yes, for most travellers. Afternoons still reach about 22 °C (72 °F), nights sit near 14 °C (57 °F), and villages around the city celebrate the Rtveli harvest. The catch is rain: October is the wettest month, about 145 mm, but it falls on only around ten days, so dry days outnumber wet ones by about two to one.
When is the rainy season in Kutaisi?
There is no dry season, but the wetter half of the year runs from October to March, when each month gets roughly 115 to 145 mm. April to September is drier, with August the low point at about 78 mm. Over a whole year the city averages around 118 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
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