Climate Insights for Ts’khinvali

The climate in Ts’khinvali is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 950mm of precipitation falls per year. Ts’khinvali receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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 -7°C. Ts’khinvali experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Ts’khinvali vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ts’khinvali is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 950mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 119mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 50mm. That's 69mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Ts’khinvali receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 384cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 78cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ts’khinvali 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 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Ts’khinvali, which began on June 21, 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 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 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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.