January weather forecast
Georgia

January is the coldest month of the year in Georgia, with an average temperature ranging between -5°C (23°F) in the mountainous areas and 5°C (41°F) along the Black Sea coast. The coastal city of Batumi, known for its subtropical climate, sees temperatures around 5°C (41°F) to 7°C (44.6°F), providing a relatively milder winter compared to the rest of the country.

In contrast, the mountainous regions, including the popular ski resort towns of Gudauri and Bakuriani, experience frigid temperatures, occasionally dropping to -10°C (14°F). These areas are blanketed in snow, often receiving the most substantial snowfall of the year during this month. The snow depth in these ski resorts can reach up to two meters, making January an excellent month for winter sports enthusiasts.

Following the relatively milder weather conditions in December, with temperatures ranging from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F), January's cold is more pronounced. The drop in temperature is accompanied by decreased daylight hours, contributing to the chilly conditions. On the other hand, February generally continues the cold trend of January, although the average temperatures slightly increase, ranging from -4°C (24.8°F) to 6°C (42.8°F).

Rainfall in January is relatively low compared to the wetter autumn months. The overall precipitation varies across the country, with the western regions receiving more rain than the eastern parts. The city of Tbilisi, for instance, sees precipitation of 20mm (0.79") in January, primarily in the form of light showers or snowflakes.

In summary, January is a wintry month in Georgia, with cold temperatures and significant snowfall, particularly in the mountainous regions. The weather contrasts between the milder coastal areas and the cold mountainous regions, highlighting the country's diverse climatic conditions.

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• Tbilisi - January »
  January, February and December are months with the least rain in Tbilisi when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of rain. In Tbilisi, Georgia, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 71mm (2.8") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Batumi - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Batumi, Georgia, is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine. The coldest period in Batumi is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 4°C (39.2°F).
• Kutaisi - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Kutaisi are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. Temperature records in Kutaisi mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 4.8°C (40.6°F) and lows at -0.2°C (31.6°F).
• Rustavi - January »
  In Rustavi, in January, during 5.8 snowfall days, 64mm (2.52") of snow is typically accumulated. January in Rustavi presents a chilly start of the year with a mixture of both snow and rain.
• Gori - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Gori are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 75%. The months with the lowest UV index in Gori, Georgia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Poti - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Poti is January, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of snow. In Poti, in January, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 67mm (2.64") of snow.
• Tskhinvali - January »
  Tskhinvali's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 1.9°C (35.4°F) to a low of -7.1°C (19.2°F). January and February are months with the least rain in Tskhinvali when 46mm (1.81") of rain is typically aggregated.
• Samtredia - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Samtredia is January, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow. January is the most humid month in Samtredia, Georgia, with an average relative humidity of 73%.