In the middle of autumn, Georgians harvest. This is a golden time for delicious food, sweet fruits and aromatic grapes. Find out all about your vacation in Georgia in October 2021: how the weather differs in different regions of the country, how to dress for the weather, and what are the prices for tickets and hotels at this time.
Air temperature
September weather can be considered summer, and in October real autumn comes to Georgian resorts. The weather in Georgia in October is not at all like Russian bad weather. There are many sunny days, during the day on the plains and the coast it is still very warm. In the first decade of October, the air warms up to +20 ... + 25 ° С, and at the end of the month - up to + 15 ° С.
Day and night air temperature in October:
| Resort | t in the afternoon | Number of rainy days |
| Tbilisi | + 16 ° C | 1 |
| Batumi | + 20 ° C | 6 |
| Borjomi | + 15 ° C | 4 |
| Kutaisi | + 20 ° C | 4 |
| Gudauri | + 10 ° C | 2 |
Vasily Petrenko: "If in October the temperature on the plain is + 10 ... + 15 ° С, then in the mountains at night you will be almost 100% positively negative." ,
Maria Sinyavskaya: "The temperature in Tbilisi is October, like in the middle zone of early September, if the sun is shining - up to + 20 ° C. The breeze is gentle or not at all. But this can change at any time."
Water temperature
After the summer heat, the Black Sea cools down slowly, but a beach holiday in October in Georgia is more a pleasant bonus than the norm. At the beginning of the month, the water temperature is + 20 ° С. Tourists who enjoy cool swims enjoy spending time on the beaches.
Water temperature in October:
| When | t water |
| Early October | + 23 ° C |
| Mid october | + 20 ° C |
| End of october | + 18 ° C |
Inessa Bragina: "By the end of the month, the temperature of the sea water barely reached + 20 ° C, and an icy wind blew on the coast. There is nothing to even think about swimming and sunbathing, maybe until October 15 it is relevant, but after that it certainly is not."
How to dress for the weather
Summer clothes - T-shirts and shirts with short sleeves - come in handy during the day at seaside resorts, in Tbilisi and the lowland regions of the country. It is already chilly in cities and villages located in the mountains. You can't do without insulation!
Take a good sweater, windproof jacket and closed waterproof shoes on a vacation in Georgia in October. In autumn, a warm sleeveless jacket, a knitted hat, gloves and a raincoat are very practical. For spending the night with a tent in a mountainous area, take a sleeping bag in which it will be warm at sub-zero temperatures.
Alexandra Khorosheva: "The temperature at this time is comfortable. They wear T-shirts during the day. It's cooler in the evening, you need warmer clothes - a jacket or a light jacket. If you want to go to the mountain regions, you should dress much warmer. It may snow there."
Precipitation and hurricanes
There are 12 rainy days in October in Georgia, during which 450-500 mm of precipitation falls. Most of the rain occurs in the mountains. In the popular resorts of Gudauri and Bakuriani, clouds are increasingly covering the sky. Rains alternate with snow.
The driest place is in the area of the Zhinvali hydroelectric power station, on the Aragvi river. The amount of precipitation there is only 30 mm. It is quite rainy in Batumi, Makhinjauri, Poti, Kobuleti, Anaklia, Ureki and Sairma.
In October, the winds in Georgia intensify, so the Black Sea is stormy. Thunderstorms with gusts of wind raise high waves, but storms greater than 2-3 points are rare. Sometimes heavy rainfall leads to flooding on rivers in the western part of the country, and landslides and mudflows occur in the mountains.
Prices for holidays in Georgia in October 2021
- Rumguru - housing in Georgia.
- Tripster and Sputnik8 - excursions in Georgia.
During an independent trip to Georgian resorts, the main expenses are air tickets. In October 2021, you will fly from Moscow to Tbilisi and back for 15,000 rubles, to Batumi - for 19,000 rubles.
The high season is ending, so house prices are getting lower. In Batumi, you can rent a double room for 900-1000 rubles per day or apartments with a kitchen from 1200 rubles.
See the current housing prices in Georgia in October:
Holidays with children in October
Do not miss the chance to travel to Georgia with children! In October, the child will see all 4 seasons of the year in one day, admire the beautiful Georgian nature and walk around the sea.
If you want to go swimming, book rooms in hotels that have indoor heated pools. Accommodation with such amenities is available in Batumi, Bakuriani, Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kvareli, Napareuli and Gudauri.
Is it worth resting in October in Georgia
At the peak of autumn, the weather is changeable. It is no longer hot, so tourists choose regions with a warmer climate - Samegrelo, Adjara, Guria, Imereti and Kakheti. Georgia in October 2021 is not suitable for a good rest by the sea. You can swim only on sunny, windless days.
In clear weather, it is pleasant to walk for a long time along the embankments and parks, travel to nature reserves, get acquainted with ancient temples and fortresses. The bright autumn landscapes are breathtaking! If you are planning a trip to mountainous regions, dress warmly.
On the first weekend of October, the traditional holiday Tbilisoba is held in the capital of the country. Many come to Georgia to take part in this colorful celebration. On the birthday of the city and the harvest, the streets of Tbilisi are enveloped in the haze of grilling kebabs. Everywhere there are counters with fresh pastries, sweets and grapes. See the temperamental Georgian dances and taste different types of Georgian wines!
