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Poti weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Poti at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.5°
Sunshine a year
2,030 h
Rain a year
1,557 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+4
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Poti

Poti has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Poti is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Poti

The best time to visit Poti is from June to September. The sea reaches 26.5 °C in August, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in November. Rain is frequent in October and from December to April; the wettest month is October with 180 mm.

Poti through the seasons

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

Poti in spring

Mar – May

26

Poor

  • 15–24 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Poti in summer

Jun – Aug

82

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 8.1 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Poti in autumn

Sep – Nov

48

Fair

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

Poti in winter

Dec – Feb

7

Poor

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May, Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct, Dec – Apr

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Poti 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

50

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

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 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:2418:33

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 17:55–18:51
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.

October in Poti 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 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°20°
Night-time low15°10°
Sea23°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Poti in October?

In October, Poti is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 180 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poti.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 9 min07:24 – 18:33
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %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 %62 %
  • Seaweight 25 %56 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %33 %

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 Poti

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 Poti: score 85 against 50. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Poti
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5085better
Daytime high23°30°
Night-time low13°21°
Sea20.9°26.5°
Sunshine5.4 h8.0 hbetter
Rainy days1312better
Rainfall180 mm132 mmbetter
Muggy days1better29

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Poti month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

6January11° · Sea 11° · 2.7 h

In January, Poti is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 125 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti in January
9February12° · Sea 10° · 3.5 h

In February, Poti is cool: daytime highs average 12 °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 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti in February
9March15° · Sea 10° · 4.4 h

In March, Poti is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti in March
19April20° · Sea 12° · 5.6 h

In April, Poti is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti in April
50May24° · Sea 17° · 7.3 h

In May, Poti is warm: daytime highs average 24 °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 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti in May
78June27° · Sea 22° · 8.3 h

In June, Poti is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 125 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti in June
84July30° · Sea 25° · 8.0 h

In July, Poti is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 123 mm in total. On about 13 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 Poti.

Poti in July
85August30° · Sea 27° · 8.0 h

In August, Poti is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 132 mm in total. On about 16 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 Poti.

Poti in August
82September27° · Sea 25° · 7.4 h

In September, Poti is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 178 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 Poti.

Poti in September
50October23° · Sea 21° · 5.4 h

In October, Poti is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 180 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti in October
11November17° · Sea 17° · 3.4 h

In November, Poti is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti in November
7December13° · Sea 13° · 2.6 h

In December, Poti is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poti.

Poti 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 Poti

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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (21°). 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 84 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 13°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan611°3°10.7°2.7 h14125
FebruaryFeb912°4°9.5°3.5 h13108
MarchMar915°6°9.5°4.4 h15129
AprilApr1920°9°11.7°5.6 h1397
MayMay5024°14°16.8°7.3 h1298
JuneJun7827°18°22.3°8.3 h13125
JulyJul8430°20°25.3°8.0 h13123
AugustAug8530°21°26.5°8.0 h12132
SeptemberSep8227°17°24.7°7.4 h13178
OctoberOct5023°13°20.9°5.4 h13180
NovemberNov1117°8°16.8°3.4 h11126
DecemberDec713°5°13.3°2.6 h13135

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

42.14° N, 41.67° E · 6 m · Asia/Tbilisi

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Poti

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

Sea in October20.9°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.9 – 22.2 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.9°8 in 10 years 19.9° – 22.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Poti 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.

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
JanuaryJan10.7°9.6°11.9°cold
FebruaryFeb9.5°8.1°10.6°cold
MarchMar9.5°8.2°10.8°cold
AprilApr11.7°10.5°12.9°cold
MayMay16.8°15.6°18.1°cold
JuneJun22.3°20.9°23.5°refreshing
JulyJul25.3°24.3°26.4°pleasant
AugustAug26.5°25.2°27.7°warm
SeptemberSep24.7°23.7°25.9°pleasant
OctoberOct20.9°19.9°22.2°refreshing
NovemberNov16.8°16.0°17.7°cold
DecemberDec13.3°12.1°14.6°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Poti

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

Per year
2,030 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Poti, 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 Poti: 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
1,557 mm on 155 days
Wettest month
Oct · 180 mm
Driest month
Apr · 97 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 180 mm

In October, Poti has about 13 rainy days with 180 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Poti

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 85 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 Poti

How breezy and how cloudy Poti 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
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Poti typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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
56 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 42 %
Cloudiest month
Mar · 68 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Poti: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Poti

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

Hot days a year
45 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °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, Poti 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 Poti

Snow is possible in Poti, 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
17 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 Poti.

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 Poti

Weather for your travel dates

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

Poti 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.

Poti has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    16

    Poor

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

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    56

    Fair

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    85

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    50

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 2.7 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
3,320 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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Poti vs Kobuleti

In October the holiday weather in Poti and Kobuleti is about equally good (score 50 vs 48). During the day Kobuleti is 1 °C cooler than Poti. The sea is about equally warm.

Poti vs Kobuleti, in October
in OctoberPotiKobuleti
Holiday weather score5048
Daytime high23°22°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1312
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPoti 23°Kobuleti 22°
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Georgia in October: the best places

In October, Poti ranks 17 of 22 destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Tbilisi20°78
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  4. 4Telavi18°75
  5. 5Chiatura21°72
  6. 6Gori19°72
  7. 7Batumi22°21°71
  8. 8Tskhinval17°71
  9. 17PotiThis page23°21°50
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Frequently asked questions about Poti

When is the best time to visit Poti?

The best time to visit Poti 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 Poti?

The sea temperature in Poti 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 Poti in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Poti?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Poti?

Rain is frequent in October and from December to April; the wettest month is October with 180 mm. The driest month is April with 97 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Poti get?

Poti gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Poti in?

Poti is on UTC+4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Poti?

A nonstop flight from London to Poti takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,320 km.

Which school holidays are best for Poti?

Poti has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 56, summer holidays 85, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 7.