Motsameta Monastery მოწამეთას მონასტერი
Motsameta Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery and a cultural property in the Tkibuli Municipality. It is one of the 17 most looked-up sights in Georgia and is recognized as a Cultural Monument of National Importance of Georgia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in August, with daily highs reaching 28 °C and lows of 19 °C. The fewest rainy days occur in August, with about 9 days of rain. July and September also have relatively low rainfall, with about 12 and 10 rainy days respectively. In contrast, January and November are the wettest months, with 205 mm and 201 mm of rain recorded.
To reach the monastery, you can fly into David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport in Kopitnari, which is 25 km away. The site is 179 km from Tbilisi. While visiting, you can also see Gelati Monastery, located 1.6 km away, or Bagrati Cathedral, which is 4.5 km from this location.
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 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 201 | 156 | 165 | 135 | 135 | 165 | 140 | 141 | 154 | 181 | 205 | 190 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
