December weather forecastGeorgia

Weather in December

December in Georgia heralds the onset of the winter season. The country sees temperatures drop considerably, with averages ranging from -3°C (26.6°F) in the mountainous regions to 10°C (50°F) along the Black Sea coast.

Coastal cities such as Batumi experience milder winter weather, with temperatures falling between 6°C (42.8°F) and 11°C (51.8°F). The Black Sea's influence helps to moderate the winter chill, making it more bearable than in the inland areas. In contrast, Tbilisi, the capital city, sees the brunt of winter, with temperatures typically ranging from 0°C (32°F) to 7°C (44.6°F). Morning frost becomes a common sight, and the chill in the air is more pronounced, particularly during early morning hours and evenings.

The mountainous regions, including Gudauri and Bakuriani, experience colder temperatures, with averages between -8°C (17.6°F) to -3°C (26.6°F). These areas witness substantial snowfall, transforming them into popular winter sports destinations.

Compared to November, December experiences a significant dip in temperatures as the winter season takes hold. The trend continues into January, typically the coldest month of the year in Georgia.

December also marks one of the peak months for precipitation, particularly in western Georgia, which has a more humid climate. Tbilisi experiences around 25mm (0.98") of precipitation, often falling as snow, marking the beginning of the city's snow season.

In summary, December in Georgia is marked by the full onset of winter, characterized by cold temperatures, snowfall in the higher altitudes, and frequent precipitation. Despite the cold, it's a great time for winter sports enthusiasts, particularly in Georgia's mountainous regions.

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• Tbilisi - December »
  The months with the least rainfall in Tbilisi are January, February and December Rain falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Tbilisi are January, February and December Rain falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of rain.
• Batumi - December »
  Batumi says goodbye to the year with typical winter temperatures averaging 12°C (53.6°F) giving it a quintessential December ambiance. In Batumi, Georgia, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 276mm (10.87") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kutaisi - December »
  With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kutaisi. The months with the lowest UV index in Kutaisi are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Rustavi - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Rustavi is December, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Rustavi, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow.
• Gori - December »
  Rounding off the year, December weather in Gori couples decreased temperatures of 5.1°C (41.2°F) at the highest, with an increased likelihood of snow, amounting to 15mm (0.59") over 2.7 days. In Gori, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 15mm (0.59") of snow.
• Poti - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Poti, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight. On the first day of December in Poti sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:42.
• Tskhinvali - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Tskhinvali, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight. Tskhinvali experiences cold climatic conditions, characterized by less than 10 hours of daylight per day, making it the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year.
• Samtredia - December »
  In Samtredia, Georgia, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 88mm (3.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Samtredia, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of snow.