Weather in December in Georgia
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 is the weather like 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 to mild in Ureki at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Ureki and -14°C 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 to heavy snow/rainfall in Sarpi with 209 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 93 hours of sunshine in Tbilisi City. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Georgia climate page.
Where to go in Georgia in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Georgia?
Tbilisi City
In December Tbilisi City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Batumi
In December Batumi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kutaisi
In December Kutaisi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bakuriani
In December Bakuriani generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gudauri
In December Gudauri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best 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 January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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