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title: "Tbilisi, Georgia"
description: "Georgia · airport TBS"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/tbilisi"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

Georgia · airport TBS

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: Lari (GEL). 100 USD = 259.04 GEL
- Phone code: +995
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/7mYNjQ](https://airalo.pxf.io/7mYNjQ)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Bolt, Yandex Go
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Georgia_(country)](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Georgia_(country))

## Brief

- Try local specialties such as **khinkali** dumplings, **khachapuri** cheese bread, lobio, churchkhela and Georgian wines.
- Tbilisi is hilly in places, with uneven pavements and narrow historic streets; comfortable footwear is useful, especially around the Old Town and Narikala.

## Safety and health

- Ongoing political demonstrations in central Tbilisi can cause street closures, heavy police presence and sudden dispersals. Avoid gatherings around Parliament, Rustaveli Avenue and other protest routes, and follow local instructions. ([caucasian-knot.eu](https://eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/79285) | [hrw.org](https://www.hrw.org/europe/central-asia/georgia))
- Tick bites can transmit Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, while sand-fly bites can transmit leishmaniasis. Use insect repellent, wear covering clothing when hiking or visiting rural areas, and avoid contact with sick animals or their bodily fluids. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/georgia))

## Recent News

- **October 2026:** Political protests continue in Tbilisi, with demonstrators marching through central streets and calling for changes to the country’s political course. Previous protests have involved tear gas, water cannons and detentions, so visitors should expect possible disruption and avoid demonstrations. ([caucasian-knot.eu](https://eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/79285) | [hrw.org](https://www.hrw.org/europe/central-asia/georgia))
- **September 28, 2026:** Roadwork on Rustaveli Avenue uncovered a cache of roughly 1,000-year-old pottery. Ongoing renovation works may cause localized traffic and pedestrian disruption along Tbilisi’s main boulevard. ([foxnews.com](https://www.foxnews.com/travel/workers-renovating-major-city-street-stumble-on-ancient-discovery-20-feet-below))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

May, June, September and October are the best times to visit Tbilisi, offering comfortable conditions for city sightseeing, with trekking also suited to May and June. July and August can be extremely hot, while November to April are cooler and better suited to cultural city breaks than mountain activities.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| February | OK | 2 | 13 | 8 |
| March | OK | 5 | 30 | 9 |
| April | OK | 10 | 35 | 9 |
| May | Great | 15 | 52 | 12 |
| June | Great | 20 | 30 | 12 |
| July | OK | 22 | 21 | 12 |
| August | OK | 22 | 25 | 10 |
| September | Great | 18 | 24 | 9 |
| October | Great | 12 | 26 | 8 |
| November | OK | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| December | OK | 3 | 15 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is cold, around -3°C to 5°C. Quiet city sightseeing suits the month, with Christmas markets and lights continuing into mid-month.
- **February (OK):** February is freezing and windy, around -2°C to 6°C. Tbilisi museums, baths and cafés work well, while outdoor excursions and mountain trekking are unsuitable.
- **March (OK):** March remains chilly, around 2°C to 11°C, with wintry conditions in the mountains. Tbilisi city breaks are feasible, but trekking is generally out of season.
- **April (OK):** April is mild, around 7°C to 18°C, with spring rain in Tbilisi. City sightseeing is comfortable, while snowmelt can make high mountain routes hazardous.
- **May (Great):** May is pleasantly warm, around 11°C to 23°C, with green landscapes and spring rain. It marks the start of Georgia’s trekking season and suits exploring Tbilisi.
- **June (Great):** June is warm in Tbilisi, around 15°C to 30°C, with occasional rain. It is a strong month for city visits and mountain hiking, with highland routes opening seasonally.
- **July (OK):** July is very hot, around 18°C to 34°C, and comparatively dry. Tbilisi sightseeing is most comfortable in the morning or evening; extreme heat affects lowland travel.
- **August (OK):** August is extremely hot, around 17°C to 37°C, and can approach 40°C in lowland Georgia. Tbilisi is busy and oppressive, though high-altitude trekking is favourable.
- **September (Great):** September is warm and relatively dry, around 14°C to 31°C. It suits Tbilisi, early mountain snow and autumn colour, with grape harvest activities in Kakheti.
- **October (Great):** October is cool and comfortable, around 8°C to 18°C, with autumn colour and harvest activities. It is a good month for Tbilisi sightseeing, though rain increases in western Georgia.
- **November (OK):** November is cool, around 3°C to 14°C, and can be wet and gloomy. Tbilisi remains suitable for cultural trips, while mountain lodges close for the season.
- **December (OK):** December is cold and relatively dry, around -1°C to 8°C. Tbilisi’s Christmas lights and markets provide seasonal interest, while mountain trekking is out of season.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 17 | 12 | 19% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 16 | 12 | 18% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 15 | 12 | 30% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 12 | 10 | 91% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 18 | 10 | 20% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 19 | 10 | 8% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Day Trip to Kakheti Wine Region Including 9 Wine Tastings](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/Tbilisi-to-Mtskheta-Bodbe-Sighnaghi/d22516-59467P21?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 39 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [Highlights of Caucasus Mountains-Jinvali,Ananuri,Gudauri,Kazbegi(Group tour)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/Full-day-tour-to-Kazbegi/d22516-167074P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 29 USD · 12–12 HOUR
- [Day Trip to Kazbegi and Gudauri](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/Crazy-Group-tour-to-kazbegi/d22516-59467P29?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 25 USD · 10.5–10.5 HOUR
- [Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/Mtskheta-Jvari-Gori-Uplistsikhe/d22516-59467P11?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 29 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [Tbilisi Walking Tour Including Cable Car and Traditional Bakery](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/Tbilisi-and-Photo-and-Cultural-and-Walking-tour-with-local-guide/d22516-59467P38?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 19 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Day Trip to Armenia Including Homemade Lunch](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/One-day-trip-Tbilisi-Armenia-Tbilisi/d22516-59467P79?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 79 USD · 11–11 HOUR
- [Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,Chronicles of Georgia & Wine Cellar](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/Tbilisi-Uplistsikhe-Gori-Jvari-Monastery-Mtskheta-Tbilisi/d22516-167074P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 20 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [Kakheti Wine Region Tour + 10 Premium Wine Tastings & Sunset](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/Tbilisi-Kakheti-region-and-Wine-tatsting-Tbilisi/d22516-167074P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 29 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [Tbilisi Today: Real Life, Not History + Wine & Boat Options](https://www.viator.com/tours/Tbilisi/Highlights-of-Tbilisi-city-and-wine-tasting-Group-tour/d22516-167074P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 39 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/tbilisi#activities

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