AI-generatedMtskheta at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 347 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 476 m
Climate in Mtskheta
Mtskheta has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Mtskheta is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mtskheta
The best time to visit Mtskheta is from May to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is April with 51 mm of precipitation.
Mtskheta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mtskheta in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Mtskheta in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Mtskheta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–27 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Mtskheta in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:1218:22
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 06:55–07:50 · evening 17:44–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:55 · 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 Mtskheta compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Mtskheta in October?
In October, Mtskheta is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:12 – 18:22
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %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 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mtskheta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Mtskheta: score 92 against 78. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 38 mm | 22 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mtskheta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January7° · 4.2 h
In January, Mtskheta is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in January36February9° · 4.8 h
In February, Mtskheta is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in February56March13° · 5.2 h
In March, Mtskheta is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in March75April19° · 5.2 h
In April, Mtskheta is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in April79May24° · 6.6 h
In May, Mtskheta is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in May82June29° · 8.2 h
In June, Mtskheta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in June64July32° · 8.0 h
In July, Mtskheta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in July61August32° · 7.6 h
In August, Mtskheta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in August92September27° · 6.7 h
In September, Mtskheta is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in September78October20° · 5.1 h
In October, Mtskheta is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in October60November13° · 4.7 h
In November, Mtskheta is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in November31December8° · 3.9 h
In December, Mtskheta is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mtskheta.
Mtskheta in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mtskheta
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°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (20°). 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 in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 33 | 7° | −1° | 4.2 h | 5 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | 9° | 0° | 4.8 h | 6 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 13° | 4° | 5.2 h | 9 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 19° | 8° | 5.2 h | 10 | 51 |
| MayMay | 79 | 24° | 13° | 6.6 h | 10 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 29° | 17° | 8.2 h | 6 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 32° | 20° | 8.0 h | 4 | 15 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 32° | 20° | 7.6 h | 4 | 13 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 27° | 16° | 6.7 h | 4 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 20° | 11° | 5.1 h | 8 | 38 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 13° | 5° | 4.7 h | 6 | 29 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 8° | 1° | 3.9 h | 5 | 21 |
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
Sunshine hours in Mtskheta
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 5.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Mtskheta, 46 % 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 in Mtskheta: 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, Mtskheta has about 8 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mtskheta
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 60 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 and clouds in Mtskheta
How breezy and how cloudy Mtskheta 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 Mtskheta typically peaks at 10 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 49 % of the sky over Mtskheta: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 Mtskheta
How often the day gets hot in Mtskheta (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mtskheta 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 Mtskheta
Snow is possible in Mtskheta, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Mtskheta.
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 Mtskheta
Weather for your travel dates
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Mtskheta 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.
Mtskheta has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 45 min
- Distance
- 3,550 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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Mtskheta vs Tbilisi
In October the holiday weather in Mtskheta and Tbilisi is about equally good (score 78 vs 78). During the day it is about as warm in Tbilisi as in Mtskheta.
| in October | Mtskheta | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Mtskheta
When is the best time to visit Mtskheta?
The best time to visit Mtskheta is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mtskheta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Mtskheta?
The wettest month is April with 51 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mtskheta get?
Mtskheta gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Mtskheta in?
Mtskheta is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mtskheta?
A nonstop flight from London to Mtskheta takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mtskheta?
Mtskheta has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 80, summer holidays 62, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 32.