Climate Insights for Gudauri

The climate in Gudauri is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 922mm of precipitation falls per year. Gudauri receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gudauri 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Gudauri experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Gudauri vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Gudauri is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 922mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 136mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 37mm. 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. Gudauri receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 303cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gudauri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Gudauri, which began on March 20, 2026. Gudauri 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gudauri 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.