Climate Insights for Şavşat

The climate in Şavşat is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1202mm of precipitation falls per year. Şavşat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Şavşat 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. Şavşat experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Şavşat vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°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.

Şavşat is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1202mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 158mm of rainfall. June and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 69mm. That's 89mm 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. Şavşat receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 485cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 99cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Şavşat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 Şavşat, which began on June 21, 2026. Şavşat 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 -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Şavşat 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 94mm 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 Şavşat 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.