Tbilisi · Month comparison

February vs September

September ranks #1 overall vs February at #7. The grape harvest arrives — Rtveli season makes September the most culturally charged month in the Georgian year.

Tbilisi February — Narikala Fortress walls and steps overlooking the Old Town in winter

February

#7 of 12 months

Strong option

Cold and quiet with improving light — the cheapest time to visit, popular only with those in the know.

  • ↑Rock-bottom prices continue; February is arguably the best month for budget travellers who want to understand what Tbilisi actually costs when it's not performing for visitors
  • ↑Sunshine hours tick up to 4.0 daily and the worst of winter's grey is easing; clear days bring the first views of the Caucasus foothills behind the city
Tbilisi September — panoramic view of the city from the hills as autumn begins and the grape harvest season opens

September

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The grape harvest arrives — Rtveli season makes September the most culturally charged month in the Georgian year.

  • ↑Rtveli (grape harvest) begins in Kakheti from mid-September; vineyard visits and harvest participation are available throughout the month — this is the most important event in Georgian agricultural and cultural life, 8,000 years in practice
  • ↑Weather perfects itself: 26°C with 7.6 sunshine hours and minimal rainfall; everything the city offers is available without the July and August heat making outdoor activity uncomfortable
FactorFebruarySeptember
Weather score
4
10
Value score
10
6
Crowd score
10
6
Events score
3
9
Atmosphere
5
10
Avg high temp8°C26°C
Monthly rain32mm42mm
Daily sunshine4hrs7.6hrs

February trade-offs

  • ↓February is genuinely cold; 8°C average high and near-freezing nights mean the outdoor café culture that defines Tbilisi in warmer months doesn't exist yet
  • ↓No significant events on the calendar after Orthodox Christmas passes; February is the quietest month in the city's cultural year
  • ↓Some of the rooftop bars and terrace restaurants that make Tbilisi so enjoyable in spring and autumn are closed until April

September trade-offs

  • ↓Kakheti gets crowded during Rtveli and accommodation in the wine region must be booked well ahead for harvest weekends — day-tripping from Tbilisi is the pragmatic approach
  • ↓September remains a popular travel month; visitor numbers are still moderately high, particularly around the harvest festival weekends
  • ↓Nights become noticeably cooler from mid-September, requiring a layer for evening terrace dining
See all 12 months for Tbilisi →February in detail →September in detail →
Scores compare months within Tbilisi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →