Lanchkhuti Weather
Lanchkhuti weather is wet subtropical, as you would expect in a town just ~25 m above sea level on the Guria plain. Summers are hot, peaking at around 30 °C (86 °F) in August, while January afternoons stay near 11 °C (52 °F). Rain totals about 1,810 mm a year but is unevenly spread: May gets only around 69 mm, December more than 210 mm. Visit from April to June, or in September and October, for the kindest weather.
Lanchkhuti weather: 7-day forecast
Forecast for 42.087° N, 42.036° E, 25 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 | 11° | 1° | 179 mm | 14 | 50% | 9.4 h | 08:38–18:03 |
| February | 12° | 2° | 158 mm | 13 | 49% | 10.6 h | 08:09–18:43 |
| March | 16° | 5° | 124 mm | 12 | 47% | 11.9 h | 07:26–19:17 |
| April | 20° | 8° | 81 mm | 10 | 45% | 13.3 h | 06:33–19:51 |
| May | 24° | 12° | 69 mm | 9 | 39% | 14.5 h | 05:52–20:24 |
| June | 28° | 16° | 124 mm | 9 | 33% | 15.2 h | 05:35–20:49 |
| July | 29° | 19° | 118 mm | 9 | 35% | 15.0 h | 05:48–20:47 |
| August | 30° | 20° | 157 mm | 10 | 32% | 13.9 h | 06:19–20:15 |
| September | 27° | 15° | 188 mm | 10 | 28% | 12.6 h | 06:51–19:24 |
| October | 23° | 11° | 186 mm | 11 | 34% | 11.2 h | 07:23–18:32 |
| November | 17° | 6° | 205 mm | 12 | 42% | 9.8 h | 08:01–17:52 |
| December | 13° | 3° | 217 mm | 14 | 46% | 9.1 h | 08:33–17:41 |
| Year | 21° | 10° | 1,806 mm | 133 | 40% |
Rain and rain days come from Lanchkhuti'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.
Lanchkhuti weather through the year
SpringMar–May
Spring is the driest season. Rain falls from about 124 mm in March to 81 mm in April and only 69 mm in May, the year's low point. Highs climb from 16 to 24 °C and nights from 5 to 12 °C. It is the most comfortable time to visit Jumati Monastery on its hilltop, before the heat and humidity arrive.
Highs 16° to 24° · lows 5° to 12° · 274 mm rain
SummerJun–Aug
Summer is hot and humid. June afternoons reach about 28 °C, July and August 29 to 30 °C, with nights between 16 and 20 °C. June and July are fairly moderate for rain, about 120 mm each, but August climbs to about 157 mm. The beach at Grigoleti, ~25 km away, is the obvious place to cool off.
Highs 28° to 30° · lows 16° to 20° · 399 mm rain
AutumnSep–Nov
Autumn is warm but increasingly wet. Cloud cover is lowest in September, around 28 percent, and highs reach 27 °C, but the month still brings about 188 mm of rain. October stays mild at 23 °C with similar rain, and November cools to 17 °C as totals climb past 200 mm.
Highs 17° to 27° · lows 6° to 15° · 579 mm rain
WinterDec–Feb
Winters are mild, cloudy and wet. December is the soggiest month at about 217 mm, and it shares the record for rainy days, 14, with January. Afternoons reach 11 to 13 °C, but nights drop to about 1 to 3 °C, so the odd frost is possible. Snow is rare and seldom lies for more than a day or two, and the town is quiet until spring.
Highs 11° to 13° · lows 1° to 3° · 554 mm rain
Best time to visit Lanchkhuti
The best time to visit Lanchkhuti is April to June or September to October. April and May are the driest months, warm at 20 to 24 °C and green, and June adds summer warmth before the heavier August rain. September and October stay warm, 23 to 27 °C, with clear skies early in autumn, though rain picks up. In winter the town is mild but wet, best for a quiet stopover on the railway.
Lanchkhuti weather by month reveals its most useful quirk: a dry spell in spring. May brings only about 69 mm of rain, roughly a third of what falls in December, and April is not far behind at about 81 mm. If you are planning walks or cycling around Chokhatauri and the Guria hills, April and May give the best odds of dry ground, while September to January call for a good umbrella.
What to pack for Lanchkhuti
- Light rain jacket for the wet autumn and winter
- Breathable clothes for hot August days
- Swimwear for a trip to Grigoleti beach
- Warm layer for frosty winter mornings
Lanchkhuti weather: FAQ
Does Lanchkhuti get frost in winter?
Occasionally. January nights average about 1.4 °C (35 °F), the coldest of the year, so a light frost on clear mornings is possible, though snow is rare and soon melts. Days are mild, around 11 °C (52 °F). The coast at Grigoleti and Ureki stays a little warmer at night.
How hot is Lanchkhuti in August?
August is the hottest month: afternoons average about 30 °C (86 °F), nights stay close to 20 °C (68 °F), and the air feels humid. It is also wetter than July, about 157 mm on ten days. Plan sightseeing for the morning, or head to Grigoleti beach for the afternoon.
How rainy is Lanchkhuti in autumn?
Very. September brings about 188 mm, October about 186 mm and November about 205 mm, on 10 to 12 days a month. Temperatures stay kind, with highs of 27 °C (81 °F) in September and 23 °C (73 °F) in October, so it is warm rain with dry days in between.
Is Lanchkhuti good for a stopover in winter?
It works for a quiet night on the railway between Tbilisi and Batumi, though winter weather in Lanchkhuti is wet. Afternoons stay mild, around 12 °C (54 °F) on average, but December is the wettest month, around 217 mm, and cloud covers about half the sky. Bring an umbrella and a warm layer for the evenings.
Weather nearby
July and January average highs, nearest first.
Places with this weather
Sights and villages close to Lanchkhuti and at a similar height.
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