Lake Ritsa Риҵа
Lake Ritsa is a lake situated in the Gudauta Municipality of Georgia. It is one of the 17 most looked-up sights in the country on this site and the 12th most looked-up sight in Georgia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months at the lake are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C. For those who prefer milder weather, June and September offer highs between 19 °C and 18 °C. Rainfall is highest in November with about 292 mm and lowest in August with 143 mm.
To reach the lake, you can fly to Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport in Sukhumi, which is 84 km away. The site is 399 km from the capital, Tbilisi. Travelers can combine a visit to the lake with trips to Krubera Cave, located 16.5 km away, or the Reprua River, which is 31.9 km from the lake.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | -1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 230 | 209 | 215 | 188 | 195 | 180 | 168 | 143 | 188 | 241 | 292 | 271 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
