Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral სიონი
Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and a piece of cultural heritage in Georgia. Named after Mount Zion, this tuff structure dates back to the 7th century and is one of the 17 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open from 09:00 to 20:00, but it is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors can reach the site via Tbilisi International Airport, which is 12 km away. The cathedral is located 4 km from the capital, Tbilisi.
Climate conditions vary throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 30 °C, while January is the coldest with lows of -5 °C. For those preferring less rain, July and August have fewer rainy days compared to May and June, which see up to 15 rainy days. Nearby sites include the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, 1 km away, and the Chronicle of Georgia, 8.8 km away. Further destinations include Jvari Monastery at 17.5 km and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral at 18.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 90 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 30 | 41 | 70 | 86 | 90 | 50 | 51 | 43 | 56 | 39 | 25 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
