The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Tbilisi. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
May ranks 4 out of 12 months in Tbilisi. Compared to April: +3°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, +1.2h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
6 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Daylight
14.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 34
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Tbilisi is June (8.6/10), 0.9 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Georgia
🗣️LanguageGéorgien
💶CurrencyLari géorgien (₾)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 8°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 34%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Tbilisi ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GeorgiaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.6 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
41.72°N · 44.79°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 8.3h of sunshine and 28.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Tbilisi get in June?
Tbilisi averages 8.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tbilisi?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Tbilisi in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Tbilisi good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tbilisi scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Tbilisi?
January is the most difficult month to visit Tbilisi, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Tbilisi in May?
The average UV index reaches 6 in May in Tbilisi (moderate), with about 14.4h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.