Tbilisi Weather in January: What to Expect
In January, Tbilisi averages highs of 5.8°C and lows of -2°C, with about 6 rainy days (~21 mm). Verdict: Cold — pack heavy — daytime highs average just 5.8°C. That makes it the 4th hottest of Georgia's 8 main cities this month.
Tbilisi 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 Tbilisi falls:
What to pack for Tbilisi in January
With highs near 5.8°C and lows around -2°C, pack warm layers, a proper jacket, and closed shoes, a warm fleece or down layer for cold nights.
What to do in Tbilisi 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)
Tbilisi in January — FAQs
What is the weather like in Tbilisi in January?
In January, Tbilisi averages daytime highs of 5.8°C and overnight lows around -2°C, with roughly 6 rainy days and about 21 mm of rain across the month. Cold — pack heavy — daytime highs average just 5.8°C.
Is January a good time to visit Tbilisi?
Cold — pack heavy. January is comfortable enough for full-day sightseeing in Tbilisi. Among Georgia's cities, Tbilisi is the 4th hottest this month.
What should I pack for Tbilisi in January?
For January (-2–5.8°C), pack warm layers, a proper jacket, and closed shoes, a warm fleece or down layer for cold nights.
What is there to do in Tbilisi in January?
Tbilisi's main sights include Narikala, Sioni Cathedral, Museum of Soviet Occupation, Algeti National Park. 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.
Tbilisi weather by month: