Tbilisi
Capital of Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and has a population of about 1.3 million in 2024. Visitors come to explore its notable religious and historical landmarks, including the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi.
What to see
The city features several prominent architectural and religious sites. Visitors can view the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi and Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral. Additionally, the Chronicle of Georgia stands as another notable sight in the area.
When to go
Daily highs reach 30 °C in July and August, accompanied by rain totals of 52 mm and 53 mm. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 5 °C and 6 °C, and lows dropping to -5 °C and -4 °C. May and June experience higher rainfall, with 89 mm on about 15 days and 92 mm on about 12 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, located 15 km away from the city.
Top sights in Tbilisi
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 92 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 30 | 41 | 71 | 89 | 92 | 52 | 53 | 44 | 56 | 39 | 25 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tbilisi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Anchiskhati Basilica
- Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, Tbilisi
- Ceremonial Palace of Georgia
- Georgian Museum of Fine Arts
- Georgian Parliament Building
- Great Synagogue
- Kartlis Deda
- Kashveti Church
- Metekhi Church
- Mtatsminda Pantheon
- National Youth and Children's Palace
- Old Tbilisi
- Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia
- Tbilisi Open Air Museum of Ethnography
- Vake Park