Mtskheta
City in Georgia
Mtskheta is a city in Georgia with a population of 7,559 in 2023. Located 15 km from Tbilisi, it draws visitors to see its sights, including Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery.
What to see
Visitors can explore key architectural sights in the area. The main attractions are Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 17 °C. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 4 °C and lows of -6 °C. May and June experience the highest rainfall, with 102 mm on about 14 days and 101 mm on about 12 days respectively, while December has the fewest rainy days at about 4 days with 31 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tbilisi International Airport in Tbilisi, located 27 km away.
Top sights in Mtskheta
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is May, with about 102 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | -1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 1 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 25 | 33 | 46 | 80 | 102 | 101 | 60 | 64 | 51 | 61 | 45 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Mtskheta (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Samtavro Monastery
- Shio-Mgvime Monastery