Batumi Weather by Month and the Climate of Adjara

Batumi weather is the first thing you want to figure out when planning a trip to the sea. Batumi is the capital of Adjara and the main resort city of Georgia. The climate here is humid subtropical: warm summers, mild winters with almost no snow and a lot of rain, especially in autumn. Below is the Batumi weather by month, how each season differs, what the climate is like in mountainous Adjara and when it’s best to go.

Batumi weather in short:

• The warmest month is August: +27…+28 °C in the day, around +20 °C at night.
• The driest month is May. Most rain falls from September to December, and November is the wettest.
• Beach season in Batumi runs from June to early October.
• In winter it’s around +10 °C in the day, and snow is a rare event.
• In mountainous Adjara summers are cool, and in winter there is snow.

Batumi Weather by Month

The table shows the average air temperature in Batumi during the day and at night and the amount of rainfall over many years. A particular year can differ, and it’s better not to trust a Batumi forecast more than a couple of days ahead: the weather by the sea changes fast.

When the sea warms up and you can swim, I covered in detail in the article about the sea in Georgia.

Climate of Batumi and Adjara

Adjara lies in the south-west of Georgia and is divided into two natural zones:

• the coast;
• the mountains.

Textbooks say the climate of Adjara (meaning the coastal part) is humid subtropical. The climate in Batumi is mild but wet: about 2,400 mm of rain a year. Most of it falls in autumn, in October and November, and the driest month is May. Humidity is high all year round, so in summer the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says, and in winter +8 °C feels colder. Mountainous Adjara is drier: the average winter temperature there is around 0 °C, and in July it’s 19 °C.

Batumi Weather in Summer

So what do these dry facts from encyclopedias and geography books actually mean? Batumi is a resort city that welcomes tourists both in winter and in summer. Summers here are hot, and because of the humidity the heat feels stronger than in dry places. The tourist season, meaning swimming in the sea, starts in May – the driest month of the year, by the way. For locals, water at 18 °C feels a bit chilly, but for tourists +20 °C in the shade and sunshine mean the water is just right for a swim.

By the way, Batumi locals themselves don’t start their swimming season before July.

Batumi weather in June

+24…+25 °C in the day, +15…+17 °C at night. The sea is warming up, and there are fewer holidaymakers than in July and August. A good time if you want both a beach holiday and walks around the city without exhausting heat. You may need a sweater in the evening. Also, from mid-June to mid-July we quite often get rain – warm summer rain, but not rare at all. A kind of mini season of mini rains.

Batumi weather in July

+26…+27 °C in the day, +18…+20 °C at night. The real heat begins, and locals finally open their swimming season. By the second half of July the summer rains usually calm down.

Batumi weather in August

August is the hottest month of the year: +27…+28 °C in the day, around +20 °C at night. At the peak of the season the whole beach is taken up by sunbeds, tourists and loud sellers of cold drinks and swim rings. Not the best company for quietly enjoying sea views and the warm sea, you’ll agree. There is more rain in August than in June and July, and towards the end of the month thunderstorms and downpours are more frequent.

Batumi Weather in Autumn

The swimming marathon ends the same way for everyone – at the end of September or the beginning of October. Indian summer is still a thing, and with fewer tourists by autumn you can fully enjoy the bright blue sea, the whisper of the waves and the cries of the seagulls.

Batumi weather in September

+24…+25 °C in the day, around +17 °C at night. The sea is still warm after summer, and the beaches are noticeably emptier. Statistically, May and September are the sunniest months of the year. But from mid-September it rains more and more often: autumn is the rainiest time of year in Batumi.

Batumi weather in October

Around +20 °C in the day, +12…+13 °C at night. Quite often October is perfectly fine for swimming, but it varies from year to year. Up to the beginning of October, though, people almost always swim without a second thought. Closer to the end of the month the rains get longer and the humidity rises. Still, the weather is good for walks, and with no crowds of tourists you can calmly explore all the sights of the region.

And the best part, which every tourist will appreciate: autumn is harvest time. What does that mean? After the grape harvest, what does everyone, young and old, do? Right – they make wine and taste it. Ladies especially love the young wine “machari”, it’s tasty and fragrant. And gentlemen love its effect, because despite being called “young wine”, it goes to your head quite quickly.

Batumi weather in November

November is the rainiest month of the year: about 300 mm of rain falls in a month. +14…+16 °C in the day, +8…+9 °C at night. It’s too cold to swim, and there are almost no tourists. If you’re lucky with sunny days, November Batumi is very beautiful: a quiet promenade and a bright sea.

Winter and Spring in Batumi

There’s almost no snow in Batumi in winter. In December it’s +10…+13 °C in the day, in January and February around +8…+11 °C. And if a miracle happens and it snows, social media is flooded with photos of palm trees in the snow, a snow-covered coast, snowmen and kids and adults playing around. Snow is so rare that everyone rushes to capture it before it melts. No snow has its own upside: it’s so pleasant to walk along the sunny promenade, admire the blue sea and the snowy mountains. What’s more, Batumi is a green city that keeps its charming green look in winter too, since most plants in the parks and on the boulevards are evergreen. About New Year and winter holidays – in the article Georgia in winter.

What is spring in a seaside city? Spring means birdsong, lush greenery and lots of flowers. When spring comes, Batumi is transformed. Bright yellow fragrant mimosa blooms everywhere, the pink flowers and leaves of tkemali plum trees add variety to the landscape, and the plants and flowers in gardens and parks, especially in the Botanical Garden, grow at an incredible speed. All that’s left is to grab your camera and go for a photo shoot in nature. The average daytime temperature in May is +20 °C.

Weather in Mountainous Adjara

Now let’s move to mountainous Adjara, which is strikingly different in its natural conditions. August is also considered the hottest tourist month here, with an average temperature of around 18 °C. In summer the mountains are pleasantly cool, with a light breeze and dry air. Many people from lowland Adjara move up to the mountains for the whole summer and take their kids. In summer you can visit the high-mountain resort of Beshumi and the Green Lake, and stay in one of the hotels in the mountains of Georgia.

All of the above is about the summer months, because only then is there no snow in the highlands. The rest of the year the mountains are covered with a white blanket, and getting to Beshumi isn’t easy. In winter, though, the Goderdzi ski resort is open. More places in the mountains – in the list of attractions of Adjara.

What to Do in Batumi When It Rains

Rain in Batumi can last a couple of hours or several days in a row. My main tip is to head to the mountains. It rains much less there, and the further from Batumi, the lower the chance of rain. For example, Shuakhevi is the driest area of mountainous Adjara – in summer there’s even drought there, and it’s only a couple of hours’ drive away. You can pop over to Nika – take photos in the park and swim in the pool. Still, check the forecast: it does rain in the mountains too, just much less often.

If you stay in the city:

• go to the dolphinarium or look for other ideas in things to do in Batumi;
• walk around the shopping malls of Batumi;
• with kids – petting zoos and play areas: there’s a big one on the top floor of Grand Mall;
• go to a waterfall: after rain they get especially beautiful – for example, the Makhuntseti waterfall;
• wait out the rain over a good lunch in one of Batumi’s restaurants.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Batumi

The best time for a holiday in Batumi depends on why you’re going.

• Beach holiday – from late June to September. The hottest and busiest time is July and August.
• Warm sea without crowds – September.
• City, walks and trips to the mountains – May and early autumn: already or still warm, but without the heat.
• In winter – a quiet city and New Year, but not the season for a beach holiday.

What to pack: an umbrella or a light raincoat – in any season. In summer, a sweater for the evening, especially in June. In winter, a warm jacket: because of the humidity, +8 °C by the sea feels colder than the same +8 °C in a dry climate.

FAQ About Batumi Weather

What is the warmest month in Batumi?
August: +27…+28 °C in the day, around +20 °C at night.

When is the rainy season in Batumi?
Most rain falls from September to December, November is the wettest month. The driest is May.

Does it snow in Batumi?
Rarely. In winter it’s around +10 °C in the day, and if snow does fall, it doesn’t last long.

Is it worth going to Batumi in October?
Quite often October is fine for swimming, but it varies from year to year. Closer to the end of the month it rains more often, so be sure to bring an umbrella.

More useful info for a trip to Batumi and Adjara:

Beaches and sea in Batumi

Car rental in Georgia

Victor Chkhobadze

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I am Victor, the founder of this site and its main, but not the only author.

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Born and raised in Batumi. I love to travel in Georgia.

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