AI-generatedGudauri at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 1,257 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 2,223 m
Climate in Gudauri
Gudauri has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at −4 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Gudauri is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gudauri
The best time to visit Gudauri is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is June with 220 mm.
Gudauri through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gudauri in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–12 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Gudauri in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–21 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 75 rainy days in all
Gudauri in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 3–16 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Gudauri in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −4–−2 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:1318:22
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:56–07:52 · evening 17:44–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:56 · evening 18:39–18:50
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 Gudauri compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Gudauri in October?
In October, Gudauri is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gudauri.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:13 – 18:22
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %43 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- 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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gudauri
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Gudauri: score 65 against 41. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has 14 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 65better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 26 |
| Rainfall | 67 mmbetter | 218 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gudauri month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January−4° · 2.9 h
In January, Gudauri is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in January25February−2° · 3.7 h
In February, Gudauri is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in February13March2° · 4.1 h
In March, Gudauri is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 82 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in March10April7° · 4.7 h
In April, Gudauri is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 111 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in April40May12° · 5.6 h
In May, Gudauri is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 153 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in May63June18° · 6.9 h
In June, Gudauri is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 220 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in June65July21° · 7.6 h
In July, Gudauri is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 218 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in July64August21° · 7.2 h
In August, Gudauri is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 164 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in August63September16° · 6.2 h
In September, Gudauri is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in September41October10° · 4.6 h
In October, Gudauri is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in October26November3° · 3.8 h
In November, Gudauri is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in November23December−2° · 2.8 h
In December, Gudauri is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gudauri.
Gudauri in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gudauri
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−11°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | −4° | −11° | 2.9 h | 7 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | −3° | −10° | 3.7 h | 7 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 2° | −6° | 4.1 h | 14 | 82 |
| AprilApr | 10 | 7° | −1° | 4.7 h | 17 | 111 |
| MayMay | 40 | 12° | 3° | 5.6 h | 23 | 153 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 18° | 8° | 6.9 h | 25 | 220 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 21° | 11° | 7.6 h | 26 | 218 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 21° | 11° | 7.2 h | 24 | 164 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 16° | 6° | 6.2 h | 17 | 95 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 10° | 1° | 4.6 h | 12 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 3° | −5° | 3.8 h | 7 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | −2° | −10° | 2.8 h | 7 | 37 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Gudauri
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Gudauri, 41 % 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 in Gudauri: 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.
In October, Gudauri has about 12 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Gudauri
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 and clouds in Gudauri
How breezy and how cloudy Gudauri 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.
In October, the wind in Gudauri typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Gudauri: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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.
Snow in Gudauri
When Gudauri 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Gudauri has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 22 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 46 out of 100: possible.
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.
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Gudauri 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.
Gudauri has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 64) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 11).
- 11
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 40 min
- Distance
- 3,490 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.
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Gudauri vs Stepantsminda
In October Stepantsminda has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs 41). During the day Stepantsminda is 2 °C warmer than Gudauri.
| in October | Gudauri | Stepantsminda |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Gudauri
When is the best time to visit Gudauri?
The best time to visit Gudauri is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gudauri?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Gudauri?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is June with 220 mm. The driest month is January with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gudauri get?
Gudauri gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Gudauri in?
Gudauri is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gudauri?
A nonstop flight from London to Gudauri takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gudauri?
Gudauri has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 64) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 11, May half-term 45, summer holidays 64, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 23.