Sarpi Weather
Sarpi weather decides how good the snorkelling is around the rocks at Georgia's last beach before the Turkish border. Summers are warm and very humid, with August highs close to 27 °C (80 °F) and the sea at much the same temperature. Winters are among the mildest on the coast, with nights near 6 °C (43 °F). Rain is heavy, about 2,420 mm a year, but a shade lighter than in Batumi and Gonio.
Sarpi weather: 7-day forecast
Forecast for 41.521° N, 41.548° E, 5 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 | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 6° | 259 mm | 15 | 52% | 9.5 h | 08:38–18:07 | 11° |
| February | 11° | 6° | 201 mm | 13 | 52% | 10.6 h | 08:10–18:46 | 10° |
| March | 13° | 7° | 148 mm | 12 | 48% | 11.9 h | 07:28–19:19 | 10° |
| April | 16° | 10° | 107 mm | 10 | 46% | 13.3 h | 06:35–19:53 | 12° |
| May | 20° | 14° | 96 mm | 9 | 40% | 14.5 h | 05:55–20:24 | 17° |
| June | 24° | 18° | 151 mm | 10 | 34% | 15.2 h | 05:39–20:49 | 23° |
| July | 26° | 21° | 151 mm | 10 | 40% | 14.9 h | 05:52–20:47 | 26° |
| August | 27° | 21° | 191 mm | 11 | 39% | 13.9 h | 06:22–20:16 | 27° |
| September | 25° | 18° | 249 mm | 11 | 35% | 12.5 h | 06:53–19:25 | 25° |
| October | 22° | 15° | 288 mm | 12 | 40% | 11.2 h | 07:24–18:35 | 21° |
| November | 17° | 10° | 273 mm | 12 | 44% | 9.9 h | 08:02–17:55 | 17° |
| December | 13° | 7° | 304 mm | 14 | 48% | 9.2 h | 08:33–17:45 | 14° |
| Year | 18° | 13° | 2,418 mm | 139 | 43% | 18° |
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. 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.
Sarpi weather through the year
SpringMar–May
Spring at the border is mild and steadily drier, from about 148 mm of rain in March to 96 mm in May. Highs rise from 13 °C to 20 °C, but the sea warms slowly, about 10 °C in March and 17 °C in May, so snorkelling waits for summer. It is a pleasant season to walk the cliff-backed shore or cross into Turkey before the summer rush.
Highs 13° to 20° · lows 7° to 14° · 351 mm rain · sea 10° to 17°
SummerJun–Aug
From July the water is warm enough for a long snorkel: about 26 °C in July and 27 °C in August. Air temperatures stay moderate at 24-27 °C, but the air is muggy and nights hold around 21 °C. June has the clearest skies of the year. Rain falls on 10-11 days a month, and Georgian and Turkish families pack the narrow beach in high season.
Highs 24° to 27° · lows 18° to 21° · 493 mm rain · sea 23° to 27°
AutumnSep–Nov
September is the sweet spot for snorkellers: the sea is still about 25 °C, the beach is quieter, and highs sit near 25 °C. Rain climbs to about 249 mm, then 288 mm in October, when the water cools to about 21 °C. November is mild at 17 °C but wet, at about 273 mm, and the cafes are mostly shut.
Highs 17° to 25° · lows 10° to 18° · 810 mm rain · sea 17° to 25°
WinterDec–Feb
February is Sarpi's coldest month, yet nights still average about 6 °C and frost is rare. Days reach 11-13 °C. December is the wettest month at about 304 mm, and winter storms usually bring the roughest sea of the year onto the rocks. The water bottoms out near 10 °C in February. Most winter visitors are simply on their way to or from Turkey.
Highs 11° to 13° · lows 6° to 7° · 764 mm rain · sea 10° to 14°
Best time to visit Sarpi
The best time to visit Sarpi for swimming and snorkelling is late July to mid-September, with the water at its warmest, 25-27 °C. Early September is ideal, with warm water and fewer people than in August. Anyone simply crossing the border can come in any month; May is the driest, at about 96 mm of rain. After a storm, give the sea a day or two to settle before you snorkel, as the water is usually churned and cloudy.
Sarpi is squeezed between the sea and steep wooded hills, and the beach shelves quickly into deep water. Here the weather in Sarpi shows up most in the sea itself: on calm summer days you can see the rocks well below you, while after a storm waves break hard on the steep shore and visibility drops for a while. Swim only when the sea is calm, keep children close and wear water shoes on the large stones.
What to pack for Sarpi
- Mask and snorkel for the rocks near the frontier fence
- Water shoes for big, steeply shelving stones
- A compact umbrella for rainy waits at the crossing
- Breathable clothes for muggy August days
- A windproof jacket for stormy winter visits
Sarpi weather: FAQ
Is the water clear for snorkelling in Sarpi?
Usually, on calm days from July to September, when the sea is also at its warmest, about 25-27 °C (77-80 °F). Visibility drops after storms and heavy rain, so wait a day or two for the water to settle. The rocks near the border fence are the favourite spot.
How warm is the sea in Sarpi in June?
About 23 °C (73 °F) on average: a little cool for a long snorkel but fine for a swim. Afternoons are pleasant at about 24 °C (75 °F), skies are at their clearest, and the beach is calmer than in July and August. By July the water reaches about 26 °C (78 °F).
Can you snorkel in Sarpi in October?
On calm days early in the month, yes. The sea averages about 21 °C (70 °F) in October, cool enough that a wetsuit top helps on a long snorkel, and afternoons reach about 22 °C (71 °F). The Sarpi weather by month shows October is also wet, about 288 mm on 12 days, so pick a settled spell.
Is Sarpi worth visiting in November?
Only if you like empty beaches. November highs are still about 17 °C (63 °F) and the sea about 17 °C, but rain totals about 273 mm on 12 days and most cafes have closed. It works as a short stop on the way to or from Turkey, with Gonio Fortress on the way back to Batumi.
Weather nearby
July and January average highs, nearest first.
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