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Batumi

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Batumi at a glance

Best time
May – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 25°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.5°
Sunshine a year
1,920 h
Rain a year
1,449 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+4
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Batumi

Batumi has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Batumi is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

69

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:2418:34

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:07–08:02 · evening 17:56–18:51
Blue hour
Morning 06:56–07:07 · evening 18:51–19:02

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Batumi in October?

In October, Batumi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 172 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Batumi.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min07:24 – 18:34
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
55 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+4Asia/Tbilisi

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Batumi

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.1°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 22.4 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.1°8 in 10 years 20.0° – 22.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Batumi ranges from 9.5 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From July to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.0 and 27.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan10.8°9.6°12.1°cold
FebruaryFeb9.5°8.3°10.6°cold
MarchMar9.5°8.0°10.8°cold
AprilApr11.7°10.5°13.1°cold
MayMay16.8°15.5°18.0°cold
JuneJun22.3°20.6°23.4°refreshing
JulyJul25.3°24.3°26.3°pleasant
AugustAug26.5°25.0°27.5°warm
SeptemberSep24.8°23.8°26.0°pleasant
OctoberOct21.1°20.0°22.4°refreshing
NovemberNov17.0°16.2°18.0°fresh
DecemberDec13.5°12.2°14.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Batumi

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,920 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 2.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.9 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 44 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Batumi, 44 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Batumi

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 80 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Batumi: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,449 mm on 149 days
Wettest month
Oct · 172 mm
Driest month
May · 75 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 172 mm

In October, Batumi has about 12 rainy days with 172 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Batumi

How breezy and how cloudy Batumi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
14 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Batumi typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
59 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Sep · 50 %
Cloudiest month
Mar · 68 %
OctoberCloud cover 55 %Sunshine 4.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Batumi: variable cloud, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Batumi

How often the day gets hot in Batumi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
4 days
Hottest month
Aug · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 20 °C

In October, Batumi has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow

Snow in Batumi

Snow is possible in Batumi, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
6 days
Fresh snow a year
20 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Batumi.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Batumi

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.

The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 63 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 20°Night 15°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan189°4°10.8°2.8 h13124
FebruaryFeb2210°4°9.5°3.6 h12104
MarchMar3012°6°9.5°4.3 h15120
AprilApr6216°9°11.7°5.6 h1176
MayMay8019°14°16.8°7.0 h1075
JuneJun7822°18°22.3°7.5 h1299
JulyJul7124°21°25.3°6.9 h15113
AugustAug7125°22°26.5°6.9 h14138
SeptemberSep7523°19°24.8°6.7 h12154
OctoberOct6920°15°21.1°4.9 h12172
NovemberNov6016°10°17.0°3.9 h11136
DecemberDec3112°7°13.5°2.8 h12137

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

41.64° N, 41.63° E · 8 m · Asia/Tbilisi

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Batumi

The best time to visit Batumi is from May to October. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 26.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. Rain is most frequent from June to September and from December to March; the wettest month is October with 172 mm.

Batumi through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Batumi in spring

Mar – May

57

Fair

  • 12–19 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Batumi in summer

Jun – Aug

73

Good

  • 22–25 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Batumi in autumn

Sep – Nov

68

Good

  • 16–23 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Batumi in winter

Dec – Feb

24

Poor

  • 9–12 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 3 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Batumi for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – July, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Batumi

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

May has the better holiday weather in Batumi: score 80 against 69. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.

October vs. May, Batumi
MonthOctoberMay
Weather score6980better
Day high20°19°
Night low15°14°
Sea21.1°16.8°
Sunshine4.9 h7.0 hbetter
Rainy days1210better
Rainfall172 mm75 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jun – Sep, Dec – Mar

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Batumi month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January9° · Sea 11° · 3 h

In January, Batumi is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 124 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in January
22February10° · Sea 10° · 4 h

In February, Batumi is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in February
30March12° · Sea 10° · 4 h

In March, Batumi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in March
62April16° · Sea 12° · 6 h

In April, Batumi is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in April
80May19° · Sea 17° · 7 h

In May, Batumi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in May
78June22° · Sea 22° · 8 h

In June, Batumi is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in June
71July24° · Sea 25° · 7 h

In July, Batumi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 113 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in July
71August25° · Sea 27° · 7 h

In August, Batumi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 138 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in August
75September23° · Sea 25° · 7 h

In September, Batumi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 154 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in September
69October20° · Sea 21° · 5 h

In October, Batumi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 172 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in October
60November16° · Sea 17° · 4 h

In November, Batumi is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in November
31December12° · Sea 14° · 3 h

In December, Batumi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Batumi.

Batumi in December
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Batumi vs. Kutaisi

In October the holiday weather in Batumi and Kutaisi is about equally good (score 69 vs. 70). During the day it is about as warm in Kutaisi as in Batumi.

Batumi vs. Kutaisi, in October
in OctoberBatumiKutaisi
Holiday score6970
Daytime high20°20°
Sea21°–
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeMay – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberBatumi 20°Kutaisi 20°
BatumiKutaisi
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Ranking

Georgia in October: the best places

In October, Batumi ranks 4 of 5 destinations in this country.

  1. Tbilisi19°79
  2. 2Gori17°72
  3. 3Kutaisi20°70
  4. 4BatumiThis page20°21°69
  5. 5Sokhumi20°21°33
All destinations: Georgia

Planning a trip to Batumi

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Batumi in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Batumi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    52

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    80

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    71

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    69

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    25

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 2.8 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 30 min
Distance
3,350 km
Time zone
UTC+4
Jet lag
About 3 days (3 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Batumi

When is the best time to visit Batumi?

The best time to visit Batumi is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Batumi?

The sea temperature in Batumi ranges from 9.5 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Batumi in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Batumi?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Batumi?

Rain is most frequent from June to September and from December to March; the wettest month is October with 172 mm. The driest month is May with 75 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Batumi get?

Batumi gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.5 hours a day; in January there are 2.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Batumi in?

Batumi uses the time zone Asia/Tbilisi, at UTC+4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Batumi?

A nonstop flight from London to Batumi takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,350 km.

Which school holidays are best for Batumi?

Batumi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 71, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 25.

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