Martvili Weather
Martvili Canyon weather is warm, green and very wet. This corner of the Samegrelo lowland, at ~240 m, receives about 1,870 mm of rain a year on some 135 days, and unusually the wettest months come in early summer, with June bringing around 185 mm. August highs reach about 30 °C (86 °F), and January days stay mild at about 9 °C (48 °F). May, September and October give the best mix of warmth and drier spells.
Martvili weather: 7-day forecast
Forecast for 42.457° N, 42.376° E, 240 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° | 2° | 154 mm | 13 | 49% | 9.4 h | 08:37–18:01 |
| February | 11° | 2° | 146 mm | 12 | 49% | 10.5 h | 08:09–18:41 |
| March | 14° | 5° | 147 mm | 12 | 50% | 11.9 h | 07:25–19:16 |
| April | 19° | 8° | 142 mm | 12 | 49% | 13.3 h | 06:31–19:51 |
| May | 24° | 13° | 117 mm | 10 | 45% | 14.6 h | 05:49–20:24 |
| June | 27° | 17° | 185 mm | 11 | 41% | 15.3 h | 05:32–20:49 |
| July | 29° | 19° | 177 mm | 12 | 38% | 15.0 h | 05:46–20:47 |
| August | 30° | 20° | 155 mm | 10 | 31% | 14.0 h | 06:17–20:14 |
| September | 27° | 16° | 150 mm | 10 | 30% | 12.6 h | 06:49–19:23 |
| October | 22° | 12° | 164 mm | 10 | 34% | 11.1 h | 07:22–18:30 |
| November | 16° | 6° | 159 mm | 10 | 42% | 9.8 h | 08:01–17:50 |
| December | 11° | 3° | 177 mm | 13 | 45% | 9.1 h | 08:33–17:38 |
| Year | 20° | 10° | 1,873 mm | 135 | 42% |
Estimated for this exact spot: 1991–2020 averages of the nearest weather stations, carried across the mountains and valleys with a 1 km climate model (CHELSA) and checked against more than 100 Georgian stations (typical error about 1 °C and 15% of the rain). 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.
Martvili weather through the year
SpringMar–May
Spring is mild but often grey, and March is the cloudiest month of the year at about 50 percent cover. Highs climb from 14 °C in March to 24 °C in May, and nights from 5 to 13 °C. May is the driest month, about 117 mm, a good time to see the canyon at its greenest. Rain in April and May still falls on 10 to 12 days.
Highs 14° to 24° · lows 5° to 13° · 406 mm rain
SummerJun–Aug
In summer the weather in Martvili is hot, humid and wet. Highs reach 27 to 30 °C and nights 17 to 20 °C. June and July are the wettest months, around 180 mm each, with rain on 11 or 12 days. When it pours, boat trips in the canyon usually stop and the paths get slippery, so keep Martvili Monastery or Nokalakevi in reserve.
Highs 27° to 30° · lows 17° to 20° · 517 mm rain
AutumnSep–Nov
Skies clear most in September, when cloud cover averages about 30 percent and highs reach 27 °C. October stays warm, about 22 °C, and the crowds thin, although rain picks up again to around 164 mm. November drops to highs of 16 °C, with nights around 6 °C, and the woods around Martvili and Balda Canyon turn gold.
Highs 16° to 27° · lows 6° to 16° · 473 mm rain
WinterDec–Feb
Winters are mild, damp and quiet. Daytime highs sit between 9 and 11 °C, with nights of 2 to 3 °C, and each month brings about 145 to 177 mm of rain on 12 or 13 days. Snow is rare and short-lived. Visitors are few, which makes a dry winter morning a peaceful time for the canyon.
Highs 9° to 11° · lows 2° to 3° · 477 mm rain
Best time to visit Martvili
The best time to visit Martvili Canyon is May, September or October. Highs are a comfortable 22 to 27 °C, and these months get less rain than June and July, so boat trips are more likely to run. Arrive when the site opens to beat both the tour buses and the afternoon heat. Summer works if you plan flexibly around downpours, while winter is mild but often wet and grey.
Rain decides whether the boats run. Martvili weather by month has no truly dry season, with every month getting more than 115 mm, and the canyon's boat rides are usually paused during rain and while the river runs high afterwards. Keep your plans flexible: go on the driest morning of your stay, and ask at the visitor centre in Inchkhuri if a storm passed overnight.
What to pack for Martvili
- Rain jacket, since every month brings over 115 mm
- Shoes with grip for wet canyon walkways
- Quick-dry clothes for hot, sticky summer days
- Waterproof pouch for your phone on the boat
Martvili weather: FAQ
Do the boats at Martvili Canyon run in the rain?
Usually not. Boat rides are normally suspended during rain and while the river is high after a storm. June and July, with around 180 mm of rain each, see the most interruptions, while May and September are the most reliable. Ask at the visitor centre on the day, and have a backup such as Martvili Monastery.
What is the best month to visit Martvili Canyon?
May or September. Both have highs around 24 to 27 °C (75 to 81 °F), less rain than early summer and clearer skies, with September the clearest month at about 30 percent cloud. October is a close third, still around 22 °C (72 °F) and quieter.
Is Martvili Canyon worth visiting in winter?
It can be, if you like quiet. Afternoons are mild, around 10 °C (50 °F), nights stay just above freezing and snow is rare, but rain falls on 12 or 13 days a month. Pick a dry day and combine the canyon with Martvili Monastery and Nokalakevi.
How hot is Martvili in summer?
July and August afternoons touch about 30 °C (86 °F), with nights near 19 to 20 °C (66 to 68 °F), and the humid air makes it feel sticky. Visit the canyon in the morning, before the heat builds, and remember that swimming there is forbidden, so do not plan on a cooling dip.
Weather nearby
July and January average highs, nearest first.
Places with this weather
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