Tbilisi · Georgia
December
Cold and quiet with New Year approaching — the sulphur baths are at their best and prices are near their floor.
Strong option
#9 of 12 months
There are better months for Tbilisi — see the full ranking below.
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High
7°C
Low
1°C
Rain
28mm
Sun
3.1hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How December scores in Tbilisi
Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in December
- ↑New Year is celebrated with real enthusiasm in Tbilisi; Rustaveli Avenue hosts outdoor celebrations and the Georgian New Year tradition (Alilo processions begin in the days before Christmas) gives December a distinctive festive character
- ↑The sulphur baths of Abanotubani are at their finest in December cold — the contrast between the frigid outside air and the 35–42°C mineral spring baths is exactly what they were designed for; private bathing rooms are available and affordable
- ↑Prices are among the year's lowest; December (outside of New Year week) is one of the best months to understand Tbilisi's extraordinary budget credentials — a genuinely excellent meal with good Georgian wine remains very cheap
What you sacrifice
- ↓Only 3.1 sunshine hours daily; December Tbilisi spends most of its time under grey skies, and the city's considerable visual beauty is substantially reduced without direct light
- ↓New Year's Eve pushes accommodation prices sharply upward in the Old Town and near Rustaveli Avenue; book ahead or choose the days either side of the 31st
- ↓Cold nights with temperatures near freezing; the old buildings of Sololaki and Abanotubani are not known for efficient heating, and some smaller guesthouses can be genuinely cold in the early morning
How December compares to September (best month)
| Factor | December | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 10 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 6 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tbilisi, not across destinations. Methodology →