Climate Insights for Ts’khinvali

The climate in Ts’khinvali is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 749mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 89mm of rainfall. Ts’khinvali 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 -5°C. Ts’khinvali experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Ts’khinvali vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Ts’khinvali is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 749mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 89mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 26mm. That's 63mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ts’khinvali receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 234cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ts’khinvali 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 August, averaging 9km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Ts’khinvali, which began on September 23, 2026. Ts’khinvali 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Ts’khinvali is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ts’khinvali 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.