Tbilisi Weather in May
Tbilisi weather in May is warm, green and a little unpredictable. Highs reach about 24 °C (75 °F), five degrees above April and five below June, and nights are mild at roughly 13 °C (55 °F). May counts more rainy days than any other month, about ten, adding up to 83 mm. Much of it comes in thunderstorms that tend to build in the afternoon, so mornings are the safest time for long walks.
What to wear in Tbilisi in May
Pack light trousers or dresses, T-shirts and one warmer layer for the evening. A pocket umbrella or thin rain shell is worth carrying daily. Trainers cope better than sandals when a downpour runs down the steep lanes of Sololaki. From now on, sunscreen and sunglasses belong in your bag.
What May is good for
May is packed with occasions. The New Wine Festival takes over Mtatsminda Park on the second Saturday, with small producers pouring the previous autumn's wine. Independence Day on 26 May brings flags and concerts to Rustaveli Avenue. Kakheti is lush: Telavi averages about 23 °C and Sighnaghi 21 °C. Kazbegi reaches roughly 15 °C, pleasant for the climb to Gergeti Trinity Church, while Gudauri, at about 12 °C, is between seasons.
What's on in May
Day trips from Tbilisi in May
| Place | High °C | Low °C | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtskheta | 23° | 12° | 11 |
| Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) | 15° | 5° | 14 |
| Gudauri | 12° | 2° | 19 |
| Sighnaghi | 21° | 11° | 10 |
| Telavi | 23° | 12° | 12 |
| Borjomi | 22° | 9° | 13 |
| Kojori | 18° | 7° | 13 |
Tbilisi in May: FAQ
How warm is Tbilisi in May?
Pleasantly warm. Daytime highs average about 24 °C (75 °F), with nights about 13 °C (55 °F), so you can eat outside in the evening with a light layer. Early May feels fresh and spring-like, while the last week already hints at summer.
Will thunderstorms spoil a trip to Tbilisi in May?
Rarely for long. The weather in Tbilisi in May includes about ten rainy days, the most of the year, but storms are usually short and heavy rather than all-day rain. Plan Narikala Fortress and other outdoor sights for the morning, keep the Georgian National Museum for a wet afternoon, and carry a light rain jacket.
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.
Tbilisi weather in other months
Tbilisi in May
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