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Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia

Akhalkalaki

Akhalkalaki is a small town in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, 1,717 m above sea level. It has a population of about 7,693 (2023). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population7,693
Local time19:18
41.41° N, 43.49° EElevation 1,717 mUTC+4 · Georgia Standard Time
The year in Akhalkalakiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low16° / 2°
Rain this month48mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Akhalkalaki at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

99 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

31 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 14 km

Weather in Akhalkalaki

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct14°4°9.7 mm
Fri23 Oct15°1°
Sat24 Oct17°3°
Sun25 Oct17°0°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct16°1°
Tue27 Oct17°2°
Wed28 Oct17°5°2.4 mm
Thu29 Oct15°5°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct11°2°12.2 mm
Sat31 Oct11°1°0.5 mm

When to go to Akhalkalaki

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score282821305766677376643934
High-1°0°5°12°17°21°24°25°21°16°9°2°
Low-11°-11°-5°0°4°7°9°9°5°2°-4°-9°
Rain (mm)3136436499100655850484634
Wet days1111151416161411101089

What's on in Akhalkalaki

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Akhalkalaki

All monuments

Outdoors around Akhalkalaki

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Great camping spot for two tents or camper van, next to the river. After heavy rain, only accessible with 4x4 car.Camp sites
2 km
unreliable but doableViewpoints
3.6 km
Geno healing water poolsHot springs & thermal baths
5 km
Lake AbuliViewpoints
11 km
MariamasarCamp sites
13 km
BakurianiSki area · 39 km of pistes · 15 lifts
37 km

Nature around Akhalkalaki

Nature in Georgia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Georgia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Akhalkalaki

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Akhalkalaki

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Kvaisi 8 km ↓1991 · 118 km
6.8Katnarat 8 km ↓1988 · 75 km
6.3Java 11 km ↗1991 · 125 km
6.1Java 13 km ↑1991 · 127 km

Akhalkalaki from above

Getting to Akhalkalaki

Shirak International AirportLWN
79 km
Kars AirportKSY
99 km
David the Builder Kutaisi International AirportKUT
119 km
ახალქალაქის საერთაშორისო რკინიგზის სადგურიRailway station
9.4 km

Places near Akhalkalaki

Places with a climate like Akhalkalaki

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akhalkalaki?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akhalkalaki.
What is the hottest month in Akhalkalaki?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Akhalkalaki?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akhalkalaki?
May is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.