Kutaisi
City in Georgia
Kutaisi is a city in Georgia with a 2024 population of about 161,000. Located 183 km from the capital, Tbilisi, the city is known for its religious architecture, including the Gelati Monastery, Bagrati Cathedral, and Motsameta Monastery.
What to see
The city is home to significant religious sites. The Gelati Monastery, a UNESCO site, is located here alongside the Bagrati Cathedral. Visitors also travel to the Motsameta Monastery.
When to go
Kutaisi experiences warm summers and cool winters. Daily highs reach 27 °C to 28 °C in July and August, which are the driest months with about 9 to 12 rainy days. From November to January, rainfall increases significantly, reaching up to 204 mm in November, and temperatures drop to lows of -1 °C. Spring and autumn offer moderate temperatures, with daily highs ranging from 11 °C in March to 24 °C in September.
Getting there
The nearest airport is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport, located 21 km away in Kopitnari.
Top sights in Kutaisi
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 198 | 156 | 163 | 134 | 133 | 166 | 140 | 141 | 155 | 180 | 204 | 189 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kutaisi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.