Travel to Georgia — everything you need to know
When to go to Georgia?
- May – June — Spring : Mild temperatures (18–25 °C), lush green landscapes, and ideal conditions for mountain hikes (Svaneti, Kazbegi).
- September – October — Harvest season : Harvest season in Kakheti, autumn foliage in the mountains, and pleasant temperatures (15–22 °C).
- July – August — Summer in the mountains : Hot in Tbilisi (26 °C), but perfect for high-altitude hikes and time on the Batumi coast.
Weather in Georgia
Check the weather city by city, starting with Tbilisi.
- Tbilissi: daytime highs from 7 to 32 °C depending on the season, 43 mm of rain per month on average.
- Batoumi: daytime highs from 10 to 27 °C depending on the season, 210 mm of rain per month on average.
What to do in Georgia?
Georgia is one of Eastern Europe's most authentic and affordable destinations. Between monasteries perched in the Caucasus mountains, Tbilisi's old town with its carved wooden balconies, the vineyards of Kakheti and Batumi's Black Sea coast, it is a country that never fails to amaze.
Tbilisi
A capital of old houses with carved wooden balconies, sulphur baths (Abanotubani), the Narikala fortress and lively nightlife — an authentic, endearing city.
Highlights : Narikala Fortress, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Abanotubani sulphur baths, Old Town.
Kazbegi & Mountains
Mount Kazbek (5,047 m) and the Gergeti church perched at 2,170 m offer breathtaking panoramas. The Georgian Military Road crosses epic landscapes.
Highlights : Gergeti Trinity Church, Mount Kazbek, Dariali Gorge.
Svaneti
A wild mountain region with age-old medieval towers, isolated villages and some of the Caucasus's most beautiful hikes.
Highlights : Mestia's Svan towers, Ushguli Glacier, Mestia–Ushguli trek.
Kakheti — Wine Route
The cradle of world viticulture (8,000 years old), Kakheti's vineyards and the monasteries of Sighnaghi offer an unparalleled culinary and cultural journey.
Highlights : Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi — the city of love, Tsinandali cooperative winery.
Batumi & the Black Sea Coast
A vibrant Black Sea resort, Batumi blends a modern seafront, old Ottoman quarters and bold architecture. Its boulevard, lush botanical garden and nearby beaches make it a sought-after summer destination. The Gonio fortress is a reminder of its ancient past.
Highlights : Batumi Boulevard, Old Batumi — Ottoman quarter, Batumi Botanical Garden, Kobuleti beaches, Gonio Fortress.
Travel budget for Georgia
Georgia is one of the most budget-friendly destinations in Europe/Asia. Food, accommodation and transport are remarkably inexpensive.
- Backpacker : 30–50 €/j — Guesthouse + local restaurants + marshrutkas
- Comfort : 70–100 €/j — 3★ hotel + good restaurants + excursions
- Luxury : 150 €+/j — Boutique hotel + fine dining + private guide
Practical tips for travelling to Georgia
- Flight from Paris : ~4h direct (Georgian Airways, Wizz Air)
- Visa : No visa required for French citizens (365 days)
- Currency : Lari (€1 ≈ 2.90 GEL)
- Language : Georgian (Russian and English among younger people)
- Electricity : Type C/F – 220 V
- Mobile network : Good coverage, local SIM ~€5/week
- Tap water : Drinkable in Tbilisi, caution advised in the countryside
- Health : No mandatory vaccines, hepatitis A recommended
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