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Pitsunda weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Pitsunda at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.4°
Sunshine a year
1,840 h
Rain a year
1,359 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+4
Elevation
2 m

Climate in Pitsunda

Pitsunda 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 11 °C. With around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year, Pitsunda is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Pitsunda

The best time to visit Pitsunda is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to October. Rain is frequent from December to May; the wettest month is January with 145 mm.

Pitsunda through the seasons

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

Pitsunda in spring

Mar – May

20

Poor

  • 14–24 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 5.0 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Pitsunda in summer

Jun – Aug

79

Good

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Pitsunda in autumn

Sep – Nov

47

Fair

  • 17–27 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Pitsunda in winter

Dec – Feb

6

Poor

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 2.6 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec – May

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

49

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:3118:38

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 07:13–08:09 · evening 17:59–18:55
Blue hour
Morning 07:02–07:13 · evening 18:55–19:06

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 Pitsunda compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 19°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°20°
Night-time low16°11°
Sea23°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Pitsunda in October?

In October, Pitsunda is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min07:31 – 18:38
UV index
3 · 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
50 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °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 35 %58 %
  • Seaweight 25 %54 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

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

Compare two months in Pitsunda

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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August has the better holiday weather in Pitsunda: score 82 against 49. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Pitsunda
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score4982better
Daytime high23°31°
Night-time low14°22°
Sea20.8°26.4°
Sunshine4.8 h7.2 hbetter
Rainy days1212
Rainfall126 mm73 mmbetter
Muggy days0better24

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Pitsunda month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

4January11° · Sea 11° · 2.5 h

In January, Pitsunda is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 145 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in January
7February12° · Sea 9° · 3.0 h

In February, Pitsunda is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 124 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in February
5March14° · Sea 10° · 3.7 h

In March, Pitsunda is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 127 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in March
15April19° · Sea 12° · 5.1 h

In April, Pitsunda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in April
41May24° · Sea 17° · 6.3 h

In May, Pitsunda is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in May
75June28° · Sea 22° · 8.0 h

In June, Pitsunda is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in June
80July30° · Sea 25° · 7.3 h

In July, Pitsunda is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in July
82August31° · Sea 26° · 7.2 h

In August, Pitsunda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in August
82September27° · Sea 25° · 6.8 h

In September, Pitsunda is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 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 Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in September
49October23° · Sea 21° · 4.8 h

In October, Pitsunda is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in October
11November17° · Sea 17° · 3.2 h

In November, Pitsunda is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in November
6December13° · Sea 13° · 2.4 h

In December, Pitsunda is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 143 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pitsunda.

Pitsunda in December
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 Pitsunda

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 (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (3°), 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 in September. 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 59 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 23°Night 14°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan411°3°10.6°2.5 h15145
FebruaryFeb712°4°9.4°3.0 h13124
MarchMar514°6°9.5°3.7 h16127
AprilApr1519°9°11.9°5.1 h1396
MayMay4124°14°17.0°6.3 h15104
JuneJun7528°18°22.1°8.0 h1495
JulyJul8030°21°25.2°7.3 h1492
AugustAug8231°22°26.4°7.2 h1273
SeptemberSep8227°18°24.5°6.8 h12112
OctoberOct4923°14°20.8°4.8 h12126
NovemberNov1117°8°16.7°3.2 h11122
DecemberDec613°5°13.1°2.4 h14143

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

43.16° N, 40.34° E · 2 m · Asia/Tbilisi

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Pitsunda

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

Sea in October20.8°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.7 – 22.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.8°8 in 10 years 19.7° – 22.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Pitsunda ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

In December 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 25.2 and 27.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan10.6°9.6°11.8°cold
FebruaryFeb9.4°8.1°10.4°cold
MarchMar9.5°8.2°10.8°cold
AprilApr11.9°10.6°12.8°cold
MayMay17.0°15.8°18.2°fresh
JuneJun22.1°20.8°23.5°refreshing
JulyJul25.2°24.3°26.2°pleasant
AugustAug26.4°25.2°27.7°warm
SeptemberSep24.5°23.2°25.6°pleasant
OctoberOct20.8°19.7°22.1°refreshing
NovemberNov16.7°15.5°17.8°cold
DecemberDec13.1°11.8°14.3°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Pitsunda

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

Per year
1,840 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.8 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 43 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Pitsunda, 43 % 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 Pitsunda: 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
1,359 mm on 161 days
Wettest month
Jan · 145 mm
Driest month
Aug · 73 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 126 mm

In October, Pitsunda has about 12 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Pitsunda

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

Clear-sky UV in October
3 · 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 40 min
Fair skin
about 50 min
Light brown skin
about 70 min
Olive skin
about 90 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 Pitsunda

How breezy and how cloudy Pitsunda 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
10 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Feb · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Pitsunda typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

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
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 29 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 69 %
OctoberCloud cover 50 %Sunshine 4.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Pitsunda: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Pitsunda

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

Hot days a year
50 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Pitsunda has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Pitsunda

When Pitsunda 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
38 days
Fresh snow a year
158 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 3 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Pitsunda.

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 Pitsunda

Weather for your travel dates

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

Pitsunda 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.

Pitsunda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    12

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    48

    Fair

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    49

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    5

    Poor

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

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 20 min
Distance
3,170 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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Pitsunda vs Gagra

In October the holiday weather in Pitsunda and Gagra is about equally good (score 49 vs 51). During the day it is about as warm in Gagra as in Pitsunda. The sea is about equally warm.

Pitsunda vs Gagra, in October
in OctoberPitsundaGagra
Holiday weather score4951
Daytime high23°23°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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In October, Pitsunda ranks 18 of 22 destinations in this country.

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  8. 8Tskhinval17°71
  9. 18PitsundaThis page23°21°49
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Frequently asked questions about Pitsunda

When is the best time to visit Pitsunda?

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

How warm is the sea in Pitsunda?

The sea temperature in Pitsunda ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Pitsunda in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Pitsunda?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Pitsunda?

Rain is frequent from December to May; the wettest month is January with 145 mm. The driest month is August with 73 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Pitsunda get?

Pitsunda gets around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Pitsunda in?

Pitsunda is on UTC+4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Pitsunda?

A nonstop flight from London to Pitsunda takes about 4 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,170 km.

Which school holidays are best for Pitsunda?

Pitsunda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 12, May half-term 48, summer holidays 81, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 5.