Georgia

Georgia Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Georgia in December.

Thinking about venturing to Georgia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Georgia in December

Georgia has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Mestia at -6°C (21°F) to mild in Ureki at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Ureki and -14°C (7°F) in Mestia.

To explore the conditions in Georgia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Udabno with an average of 25 mm (1 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Sarpi with 209 mm (8.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Tbilisi City receives about 93 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Georgia by month

Best Places to Visit in Georgia in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Georgia.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Georgia

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Georgia?

Temperature range in Georgia (December)

Precipitation variation in Georgia (December)

Tbilisi City

In December Tbilisi City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
93 hours
99 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Batumi

In December Batumi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
110 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Kutaisi

In December Kutaisi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Bakuriani

In December Bakuriani generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Gudauri

In December Gudauri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
108 hours
107 hours
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Georgia in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tbilisi City 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Batumi 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Kutaisi 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Gudauri -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Borjomi 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Mestia -6°C (21°F) -14°C (7°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Georgia weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Georgia in December?

In December, Georgia generally has poor weather conditions. Tbilisi City sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in Georgia in December?

Daytime temperatures in Tbilisi City peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about -3°C (27°F) overnight.

Does Georgia get a lot of snow/rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Georgia. Tbilisi City averages only about 33 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Georgia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tbilisi City, December may not be the ideal time to visit Georgia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and September offering mostly perfect weather in Tbilisi City. On the other hand, the weather in February and December tend to be poor.

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