Climate Insights for Telavi

The climate in Telavi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 787mm of precipitation falls per year. Telavi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Telavi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 70cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Telavi vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Telavi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 787mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 131mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 34mm. That's 97mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 70cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

Telavi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 1km/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 summer in Telavi, which began on June 21, 2026. Telavi 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 July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Telavi is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°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 Telavi 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.