Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) Weather in May: What to Expect
In May, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) averages highs of 11.9°C and lows of 3.9°C, with about 20 rainy days (~173 mm). Verdict: Wet season — plan around rain — ~20 rainy days this month. That makes it the coolest of Georgia's 8 main cities this month.
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) vs other Georgia cities in May
Georgia is not one climate. In May, Kutaisi runs to 22.5°C while Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) sits at 11.9°C — a 11°C spread. Here is where Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) falls:
What to pack for Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in May
With highs near 11.9°C and lows around 3.9°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 May
With 11.9°C midday highs, start outdoor sights early and keep afternoons for shaded or indoor stops. Top sights:
Public holidays in Georgia, May
- 2026-05-09 — Day of Victory over Fascism
- 2026-05-12 — Saint Andrew the First-Called Day
- 2026-05-26 — Independence Day
- 2027-05-01 — Holy Saturday
- 2027-05-02 — Easter Sunday
- 2027-05-03 — Easter Monday
- 2027-05-09 — Day of Victory over Fascism
- 2027-05-12 — Saint Andrew the First-Called Day
- 2027-05-26 — Independence Day
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in May — FAQs
What is the weather like in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in May?
In May, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) averages daytime highs of 11.9°C and overnight lows around 3.9°C, with roughly 20 rainy days and about 173 mm of rain across the month. Wet season — plan around rain — ~20 rainy days this month.
Is May a good time to visit Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)?
Wet season — plan around rain. Plan outdoor sights for early morning and keep midday for indoor or shaded activities. Among Georgia's cities, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) is the coolest this month.
What should I pack for Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) in May?
For May (3.9–11.9°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 May?
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)'s main sights include Gergeti Trinity Church, Tusheti National Park, Kazbegi national park, Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument. Time outdoor sites for early morning given the midday heat.
Are there public holidays in Georgia in May?
Yes — Day of Victory over Fascism (2026-05-09), Saint Andrew the First-Called Day (2026-05-12), Independence Day (2026-05-26), Holy Saturday (2027-05-01), Easter Sunday (2027-05-02), Easter Monday (2027-05-03), Day of Victory over Fascism (2027-05-09), Saint Andrew the First-Called Day (2027-05-12), Independence Day (2027-05-26). Sites can be busier or closed around these dates.
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) weather by month: