Tbilisi · Georgia
October
Tbilisoba — the city's biggest celebration, autumn colours, and the year's finest atmosphere.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
October is one of the best times to visit Tbilisi.
Climate
High
19°C
Low
9°C
Rain
48mm
Sun
5.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Tbilisi
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Perfect
Atmosphere
Perfect
What you gain in October
- ↑Tbilisoba festival (early October) is Tbilisi's biggest annual celebration: music, crafts, dancing, and food across the Old Town, celebrating the city's founding — the atmosphere is genuinely local and festive rather than staged for tourists
- ↑Rtveli continues into October in higher-altitude vineyards; the combination of the harvest season and Tbilisoba makes October the most culturally rich month in the Georgian calendar
- ↑Autumn light transforms the city; the warm ochre and red tones of the old buildings become extraordinary in October light, and the vine leaves turning on the balconied facades add to the palette
What you sacrifice
- ↓Tbilisoba weekend brings significant domestic Georgian visitors to the city; accommodation books up early for the festival weekend and transport within the Old Town is restricted
- ↓Rainfall increases back to 48mm after the dry summer; October can bring grey spells between the clear autumn days
- ↓Evenings cool sharply; outdoor terrace dining requires a jacket by mid-month and the rooftop bar season is drawing to a close
How October compares to September (best month)
| Factor | October | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 10 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Crowds | 6 | 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 →