Tbilisi Weather in December
Tbilisi weather in December is cool, dry and dark early. Afternoons average about 8 °C (46 °F), five degrees colder than November and barely a degree above January, and nights stay just above freezing at around 1 °C (34 °F). Only about 21 mm of rain falls, on four days. These are the shortest days of the year: the sun rises near 08:21 and sets by about 17:31, just over nine hours of light.
What to wear in Tbilisi in December
A proper winter coat, gloves and a woollen hat make evening walks under the festive lights comfortable. Bright middays can be mild enough to open your jacket, so wear layers beneath. Pack ski clothes if Gudauri is on the plan, and grippy soles for icy mornings on the hills of Sololaki.
What December is good for
Early December belongs to the Tbilisi International Film Festival, a week of Georgian and world cinema. From mid-month, New Year lights, a big tree and holiday markets brighten Rustaveli Avenue and the Old Town. The ski season usually gets going at Gudauri, where afternoons hover around -1 °C and nights fall near -8 °C. Lower down, Mtskheta and Telavi still reach about 8 °C, mild enough for Jvari Monastery or a cellar tasting.
What's on in December
Day trips from Tbilisi in December
| Place | High °C | Low °C | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtskheta | 8° | 0° | 5 |
| Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) | 1° | −6° | 5 |
| Gudauri | −1° | −7° | 10 |
| Sighnaghi | 8° | −1° | 5 |
| Telavi | 8° | 0° | 5 |
| Borjomi | 6° | −3° | 7 |
| Kojori | 4° | −4° | 6 |
Tbilisi in December: FAQ
Is Tbilisi worth a winter city break in December?
Yes, especially once the festive lights go up. The weather in Tbilisi in December is mild for winter, with typical highs of 8 °C (46 °F) and lows of 1 °C (34 °F); snow is rare and short-lived. Darkness is the bigger change: with sunset around 17:30, save outdoor sights for the hours around noon.
When does the ski season start at Gudauri?
Most winters it opens in December, when the snow base allows, and lasts into April. December afternoons at Gudauri average about -1 °C (30 °F), with nights near -8 °C. The resort is roughly two hours from Tbilisi on the Georgian Military Road, so a day trip works, but winter tyres and an early start are wise.
The monthly figures come from the Tbilisi weather station records described in the guide on this page. 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.
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Tbilisi in December
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