Tbilisi Weather in May: What to Expect
In May, Tbilisi averages highs of 21.1°C and lows of 11.1°C, with about 13 rainy days (~99 mm). Verdict: Wet season — plan around rain — ~13 rainy days this month. That makes it the 3rd hottest of Georgia's 8 main cities this month.
Tbilisi 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 Tbilisi falls:
What to pack for Tbilisi in May
With highs near 21.1°C and lows around 11.1°C, pack layers — a light jacket for mornings and evenings, a compact umbrella or rain shell.
What to do in Tbilisi in May
With 21.1°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
Tbilisi in May — FAQs
What is the weather like in Tbilisi in May?
In May, Tbilisi averages daytime highs of 21.1°C and overnight lows around 11.1°C, with roughly 13 rainy days and about 99 mm of rain across the month. Wet season — plan around rain — ~13 rainy days this month.
Is May a good time to visit Tbilisi?
Wet season — plan around rain. Plan outdoor sights for early morning and keep midday for indoor or shaded activities. Among Georgia's cities, Tbilisi is the 3rd hottest this month.
What should I pack for Tbilisi in May?
For May (11.1–21.1°C), pack layers — a light jacket for mornings and evenings, a compact umbrella or rain shell.
What is there to do in Tbilisi in May?
Tbilisi's main sights include Narikala, Sioni Cathedral, Museum of Soviet Occupation, Algeti National Park. 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.
Tbilisi weather by month: