Tbilisi May — aerial view of the city with the Mtkvari River, Sameba Cathedral, and the Caucasus foothills in spring

Tbilisi · Georgia

May

The sweet spot — warm, clear, vibrant, and still more affordable than equivalent European cities.

Best match

#4 of 12 months

There are better months for Tbilisi — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

23°C

Low

13°C

Rain

77mm

Sun

7.4hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How May scores in Tbilisi

Weather
Outstanding
Value
Good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Outstanding

What you gain in May

  • Possibly Tbilisi's finest month: 23°C, 7.4 sunshine hours, and the city fully operational after winter; the rooftop bars, terrace restaurants, and café culture all make sense in May
  • The Sololaki and Vera neighbourhoods are at their most attractive in spring — flowering trees against crumbling balconied facades is the quintessential Tbilisi aesthetic, fully realised in May
  • Wine tours to Kakheti (Georgia's wine region, 2 hours east) are excellent in May before the summer heat sets in; day-trip options are plentiful and well-operated

What you sacrifice

  • May can bring heavy spring rainfall; 77mm means rainy days are possible and outdoor plans need contingencies
  • International visitor numbers start climbing in May; the most popular sites — Narikala, Abanotubani, Rustaveli Avenue — are noticeably busier than in winter
  • Prices have moved up from their winter low; May is affordable by European standards but not at the rock-bottom level of January and February

How May compares to September (best month)

FactorMaySeptember
Weather
9
10
Value
6
6
Crowds
7
6

May in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tbilisi, not across destinations. Methodology →