World Guide

Georgia

Country · Asia, Western Asia

Krubera Cave
Pictured: Krubera Cave · Photo: Yuri Kasyan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Georgia is a country in Western Asia with a population of about 3.9 million and an area of 69,700 square kilometers. Its capital is Tbilisi. The country offers travelers a mix of historic architecture, natural sites, and local cuisine.

Highlights

The site covers 17 top sights, including cities such as Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Mtskheta, and Gagra. Notable sights feature religious and historic locations such as the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Gergeti Trinity Church, Gelati Monastery, Jvari Monastery, Bagrati Cathedral, Motsameta Monastery, Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral, and Batumi Mosque. Other points of interest include the Chronicle of Georgia, Krubera Cave, Vardzia, Uplistsikhe, Lake Ritsa, Reprua River, Batumi Botanical Garden, and Gonio.

Food and drink

Traditional dishes and items include Khachapuri, Churchkhela, Chacha, Kharcho, Lobio, Saperavi, Sulguni, Ajapsandali, Chanakhi, Gozinaki, Shoti, and Chakhokhbili.

When to go

The climate data reflects weather at the capital, Tbilisi. January is cold with daily highs of 5 °C and lows of -5 °C, alongside 22 mm of rain. Temperatures rise through the spring, reaching highs of 18 °C in April and 22 °C in May, which sees 89 mm of rain over about 15 days. Summer months are warm to hot; June has a high of 26 °C and a low of 15 °C with 92 mm of rain, while July and August reach highs of 30 °C and lows of 19 °C with about 52 to 53 mm of rain. Autumn cools down gradually, with September at a high of 25 °C, October at 18 °C, and November dropping to 12 °C with 39 mm of rain. December brings winter back with a high of 6 °C and a low of -3 °C.

Practical notes

The currency is the Georgian lari, and the official language is Georgian. Plugs are types C and F, operating at a voltage of 220.0 V. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+04:00.

Cities

Food and drink to try in Georgia

  • Khachapuri
  • Churchkhela
  • Chacha
  • Kharcho
  • Lobio
  • Saperavi
  • Sulguni
  • Ajapsandali
  • Chanakhi
  • Gozinaki
  • Shoti
  • Chakhokhbili

Top sights in Georgia

  1. Krubera CaveKrubera CaveGagra
  2. Chronicle of GeorgiaChronicle of GeorgiaTbilisi
  3. Holy Trinity Cathedral of TbilisiHoly Trinity Cathedral of TbilisiTbilisi
  4. Svetitskhoveli CathedralMtskheta
  5. Gergeti Trinity ChurchGergeti Trinity ChurchKazbegi
  6. VardziaVardziaVardzia
  7. UplistsikheUplistsikheGori
  8. Gelati MonasteryUNESCOGelati MonasteryKutaisi
  9. Jvari MonasteryJvari MonasteryMtskheta
  10. Bagrati CathedralBagrati CathedralKutaisi
  11. Tbilisi Sioni CathedralTbilisi
  12. Lake RitsaLake RitsaGagra
  1. Reprua River · Gagra
  2. Batumi Botanical Garden · Batumi
  3. Gonio · Batumi
  4. Motsameta Monastery · Kutaisi
  5. Batumi Mosque · Batumi

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 92 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C561118222630302519126
Average low, °C-5-417111519191592-3
Rainfall, mm223041718992525344563925
Rainy days54981512856855

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tbilisi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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