Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) Weather in January: What to Expect
In January, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) averages highs of -1.7°C and lows of -11°C, with about 9 rainy days (~54 mm). Verdict: Cold — pack heavy — daytime highs average just -1.7°C. That makes it the coolest of Georgia's 8 main cities this month.
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) vs other Georgia cities in January
Georgia is not one climate. In January, Batumi runs to 10.2°C while Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) sits at -1.7°C — a 12°C spread. Here is where Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) falls:
What to pack for Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in January
With highs near -1.7°C and lows around -11°C, pack warm layers, a proper jacket, and closed shoes, a warm fleece or down layer for cold nights, a compact umbrella or rain shell.
What to do in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in January
January's weather suits sightseeing through the day. Top sights:
Public holidays in Georgia, January
- 2026-01-01 — New Year's Day
- 2026-01-02 — New Year's Day
- 2026-01-07 — Christmas Day (Orthodox)
- 2026-01-19 — Epiphany (Orthodox)
- 2027-01-01 — New Year's Day
- 2027-01-02 — New Year's Day
- 2027-01-07 — Christmas Day (Orthodox)
- 2027-01-19 — Epiphany (Orthodox)
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in January — FAQs
What is the weather like in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in January?
In January, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) averages daytime highs of -1.7°C and overnight lows around -11°C, with roughly 9 rainy days and about 54 mm of rain across the month. Cold — pack heavy — daytime highs average just -1.7°C.
Is January a good time to visit Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)?
Cold — pack heavy. January is comfortable enough for full-day sightseeing in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda). Among Georgia's cities, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) is the coolest this month.
What should I pack for Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in January?
For January (-11–-1.7°C), pack warm layers, a proper jacket, and closed shoes, a warm fleece or down layer for cold nights, a compact umbrella or rain shell.
What is there to do in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in January?
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)'s main sights include Gergeti Trinity Church, Tusheti National Park, Kazbegi national park, Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument. The weather suits visiting these comfortably through the day.
Are there public holidays in Georgia in January?
Yes — New Year's Day (2026-01-01), New Year's Day (2026-01-02), Christmas Day (Orthodox) (2026-01-07), Epiphany (Orthodox) (2026-01-19), New Year's Day (2027-01-01), New Year's Day (2027-01-02), Christmas Day (Orthodox) (2027-01-07), Epiphany (Orthodox) (2027-01-19). Sites can be busier or closed around these dates.
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) weather by month: