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Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

Mtskheta

Mtskheta is a small town in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia, 476 m above sea level. It has a population of about 7,559 (2023). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population7,559
Local time17:31
41.85° N, 44.72° EElevation 476 mUTC+4 · Georgia Standard Time
The year in Mtskhetaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month59mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct

Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mtskheta at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

100 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

24 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Mtskheta

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°15°16.9 mm
Fri23 Oct21°13°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct20°14°2.7 mm
Sun25 Oct18°14°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°
Tue27 Oct20°12°
Wed28 Oct18°13°
Thu29 Oct19°14°6.4 mm
Fri30 Oct17°13°14.2 mm
Sat31 Oct18°12°

When to go to Mtskheta

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404048696457565576785242
High7°8°13°18°24°28°31°31°26°20°13°8°
Low-2°-1°3°7°12°16°19°19°15°10°4°0°
Rain (mm)2432457810099586250594430
Wet days669111413888975

What's on in Mtskheta

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

Monuments and museums in Mtskheta

All monuments

More museums: Mikheil Mamulashvili House-Museum

Outdoors around Mtskheta

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
ZootopiaZoos
1.9 km
View on SaburtaloViewpoints
2 km
Vake Climbing GymClimbing
3.6 km
area for tent - no buildings no toiletCamp sites
3.9 km
Mushthaidi GardenTheme parks
4 km
Jewelberry Georgia GlampingCamp sites
5.4 km

Nature around Mtskheta

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 Mtskheta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mtskheta

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Kvaisi 8 km ↓1991 · 110 km
6.8Katnarat 8 km ↓1988 · 105 km
6.4Mutso 9 km ←1992 · 89 km
6.3Java 11 km ↗1991 · 90 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 6

Ancient sites in Georgia

Temples and sanctuaries

Mtskheta from above

Getting to Mtskheta

Tbilisi International AirportTBS
28 km
Shirak International AirportLWN
141 km
Vladikavkaz Beslan International AirportOGZ
152 km
მცხეთაRailway station
1.7 km
კარსანიRailway station
1.8 km
ავჭალაRailway station
7.5 km
ნავსადგურიFerry port
0.7 km

Places near Mtskheta

Places with a climate like Mtskheta

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mtskheta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mtskheta.
What is the hottest month in Mtskheta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mtskheta?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mtskheta?
May is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.