Kutaisi Weather in January: What to Expect
In January, Kutaisi averages highs of 9.2°C and lows of 2°C, with about 15 rainy days (~183 mm). Verdict: Wet season — plan around rain — ~15 rainy days this month. That makes it the 2nd hottest of Georgia's 8 main cities this month.
Kutaisi 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 Kutaisi falls:
What to pack for Kutaisi in January
With highs near 9.2°C and lows around 2°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 Kutaisi in January
With 9.2°C midday highs, start outdoor sights early and keep afternoons for shaded or indoor stops. 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)
Kutaisi in January — FAQs
What is the weather like in Kutaisi in January?
In January, Kutaisi averages daytime highs of 9.2°C and overnight lows around 2°C, with roughly 15 rainy days and about 183 mm of rain across the month. Wet season — plan around rain — ~15 rainy days this month.
Is January a good time to visit Kutaisi?
Wet season — plan around rain. Plan outdoor sights for early morning and keep midday for indoor or shaded activities. Among Georgia's cities, Kutaisi is the 2nd hottest this month.
What should I pack for Kutaisi in January?
For January (2–9.2°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 Kutaisi in January?
Kutaisi's main sights include Gelati Monastery, Katskhi pillar, Nokalakevi, Geguti. Time outdoor sites for early morning given the midday heat.
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.
Kutaisi weather by month: