Batumi
City in Georgia
Batumi is a city of about 236,000 people located on the coast of Georgia, 262 kilometers from the capital, Tbilisi. Visitors come to see the Batumi Botanical Garden, the Batumi Mosque, and the historic site of Gonio.
What to see
The city features a variety of landmarks. Outdoors, the Batumi Botanical Garden offers space for walking. For those interested in history, the Gonio site is available. Within the city, the Batumi Mosque is a significant structure. Other notable sites include the Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God and the Statue of Medea.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs between 22 °C and 25 °C. However, these months also see significant rainfall, with totals ranging from 204 mm to 287 mm. The cooler months from November to March experience highs between 9 °C and 16 °C and are consistently wet, with rainfall peaking at over 400 mm in November. April and May offer milder temperatures between 16 °C and 19 °C and slightly lower rainfall compared to the rest of the year.
Getting there
The Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport is located 5 kilometers from the city. This is the nearest airport for travelers arriving by air.
Top sights in Batumi
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 298 | 248 | 225 | 136 | 134 | 204 | 216 | 287 | 378 | 394 | 403 | 347 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Batumi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God
- Statue of Medea