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Chiatura weather & best time to visit

Mountain air

Chiatura at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Sunshine a year
1,940 h
Rain a year
1,326 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+4
Elevation
495 m

Climate in Chiatura

Chiatura has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Chiatura is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Chiatura

The best time to visit Chiatura is from April to June and from September to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is March with 143 mm of precipitation.

Chiatura through the seasons

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

Chiatura in spring

Mar – May

60

Good

  • 13–23 °C by day
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Chiatura in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 27–31 °C by day
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Chiatura in autumn

Sep – Nov

67

Good

  • 14–27 °C by day
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Chiatura in winter

Dec – Feb

25

Poor

  • 7–9 °C by day
  • 3.3 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Hiking & mountain trips

Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

13–27 °C in the village, little snow

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, October

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

72

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – June, September – November

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

07:1818:27

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

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

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:01–07:56 · evening 17:49–18:44
Blue hour
Morning 06:50–07:01 · evening 18:44–18:55

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.

October in Chiatura compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°18°
Night-time low11°5°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Chiatura in October?

In October, Chiatura is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chiatura.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 9 min07:18 – 18:27
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
52 %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+4offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Chiatura

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

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October and May bring similar holiday weather to Chiatura (score 72 and 69). In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.

October vs May, Chiatura
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score7269
Daytime high21°23°
Night-time low8°12°
Sunshine5.3 h6.2 hbetter
Rainy days12better14
Rainfall125 mm106 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Chiatura month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January7° · 3.1 h

In January, Chiatura is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 123 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in January
31February9° · 3.9 h

In February, Chiatura is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 117 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in February
46March13° · 4.5 h

In March, Chiatura is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 143 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in March
65April19° · 5.1 h

In April, Chiatura is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in April
69May23° · 6.2 h

In May, Chiatura is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in May
61June27° · 7.1 h

In June, Chiatura is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 104 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in June
47July30° · 7.0 h

In July, Chiatura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in July
41August31° · 7.4 h

In August, Chiatura is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in August
68September27° · 7.1 h

In September, Chiatura is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in September
72October21° · 5.3 h

In October, Chiatura is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in October
62November14° · 4.0 h

In November, Chiatura is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in November
26December9° · 3.0 h

In December, Chiatura is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 126 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chiatura.

Chiatura in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Chiatura

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

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan187°−2°3.1 h13123
FebruaryFeb319°−2°3.9 h12117
MarchMar4613°2°4.5 h15143
AprilApr6519°6°5.1 h14116
MayMay6923°12°6.2 h14106
JuneJun6127°16°7.1 h14104
JulyJul4730°19°7.0 h1180
AugustAug4131°18°7.4 h1066
SeptemberSep6827°14°7.1 h1198
OctoberOct7221°8°5.3 h12125
NovemberNov6214°3°4.0 h10121
DecemberDec269°−1°3.0 h13126

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

42.30° N, 43.30° E · 495 m · Asia/Tbilisi

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Chiatura

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

Per year
1,940 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 7.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Chiatura, 48 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Chiatura: 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
1,326 mm on 147 days
Wettest month
Mar · 143 mm
Driest month
Aug · 66 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 125 mm

In October, Chiatura has about 12 rainy days with 125 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Chiatura

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 10).

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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Chiatura

How breezy and how cloudy Chiatura 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
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Chiatura typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
57 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 43 %
Cloudiest month
Mar · 69 %
OctoberCloud cover 52 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Chiatura: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Chiatura

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

Hot days a year
47 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Chiatura has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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

Snow in Chiatura

When Chiatura is likely to be white: 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
30 days
Fresh snow a year
189 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Mar

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 Chiatura.

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.

Planning a trip to Chiatura

Weather for your travel dates

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

Chiatura 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.

Chiatura has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    59

    Fair

    • 17 °C by day
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    67

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    43

    Fair

    • 30 °C by day
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    72

    GoodBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • 3.1 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 35 min
Distance
3,420 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.

Good to know: Georgia

Currency
Georgian Lari (GEL)
Language
Georgian
Sockets
Type C, F · 220 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+995
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Chiatura vs Kutaisi

In October the holiday weather in Chiatura and Kutaisi is about equally good (score 72 vs 70). During the day Kutaisi is 2 °C warmer than Chiatura.

Chiatura vs Kutaisi, in October
in OctoberChiaturaKutaisi
Holiday weather score7270
Daytime high21°23°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeApr – Jun, Sep – NovApr – Jun, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberChiatura 21°Kutaisi 23°
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Ranking

Georgia in October: the best places

In October, Chiatura ranks 5 of 22 destinations in this country.

  1. Mtskheta20°78
  2. 2Tbilisi20°78
  3. 3Sighnaghi19°78
  4. 4Telavi18°75
  5. 5ChiaturaThis page21°72
  6. 6Gori19°72
  7. 7Tskhinval17°71
  8. 8Batumi22°21°71
All destinations: Georgia
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Frequently asked questions about Chiatura

When is the best time to visit Chiatura?

The best time to visit Chiatura is from April to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Chiatura?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Chiatura?

The wettest month is March with 143 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 66 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Chiatura get?

Chiatura gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Chiatura in?

Chiatura is on UTC+4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Chiatura?

A nonstop flight from London to Chiatura takes about 4 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,420 km.

Which school holidays are best for Chiatura?

Chiatura has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 67, summer holidays 43, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 22.