January in Tbilisi averages highs of 6 °C (43 °F) and lows of -2 °C (28 °F), with about 4 rainy days and 9 h 28 min of daylight.
January weather in Tbilisi at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is January a good time to visit Tbilisi?
Tough month: cold and fairly dry. January is usually low season in Tbilisi: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in January 2026
- Thu 1 Jan: New Year's Day (ახალი წელი) public holiday
- Fri 2 Jan: New Year's Day (ახალი წელი) public holiday
- Wed 7 Jan: Christmas Day (Orthodox) (ქრისტეშობა) public holiday
- Mon 19 Jan: Epiphany (Orthodox) (ნათლისღება) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Tbilisi in January
With cold days in January, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Old Town and the sulphur baths — Abanotubani indoors
- Georgian National Museum indoors
- Fabrika — a Soviet factory turned hub indoors
- Narikala Fortress — cable car up outdoors
- Rustaveli Avenue outdoors
- Mtskheta day trip — UNESCO churches outdoors
Where to stay: Old Tbilisi and Sololaki for character; Vake or Vera for cafés.
What to pack for Tbilisi in January
- A warm winter coat, hat and gloves: it rarely gets above 6 °C (43 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Tbilisi costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €25–60 | €70–170 |
Excluding flights. January is usually low season in Tbilisi: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
January in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 9° / 4° | 11 | Tough month |
| Petra | 13° / 6° | 6 | Tough month |
| Santorini | 13° / 10° | 8 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is January a good time to visit Tbilisi?
By the numbers, January is a tough month: cold and fairly dry, with average highs of 6 °C (43 °F) and about 4 rainy days. January is usually low season in Tbilisi: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are June, August, September.
How warm is Tbilisi in January?
Average highs are 6 °C (43 °F) and lows -2 °C (28 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Tbilisi in January?
Expect about 4 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 22 mm in total. It is the driest month of the year in Tbilisi.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.