Climate Insights for Akhaltsikhe

The climate in Akhaltsikhe is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 968mm of precipitation falls per year. Akhaltsikhe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akhaltsikhe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Akhaltsikhe experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Akhaltsikhe vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Akhaltsikhe is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 968mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 146mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 47mm. That's 99mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Akhaltsikhe receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Akhaltsikhe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Akhaltsikhe, which began on March 20, 2026. Akhaltsikhe is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Akhaltsikhe is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akhaltsikhe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.