Akhaltsikhe Municipality

Province · Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, 🇬🇪 Georgia

Population 38,403

Area 1,071 km²

Time zone Asia/Tbilisi

Official website akhaltsikhe.ge

Akhaltsikhe Municipality

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Akhaltsikhe Essentials

Akhaltsikhe is anchored by the Rabati Fortress, a sprawling 9th-century complex featuring a gold-domed mosque, an Orthodox church, and the regional history museum. Beyond the city, the 10th-century Sapara Monastery remains hidden in the forested mountains, preserving exceptional medieval frescoes and stone carvings. The area's strategic importance is highlighted by the clifftop ruins of Atskuri Fortress and the 18th-century Ottoman-style public baths, reflecting the diverse cultural influences of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region.

Editor's Choice

This collection highlights the historical and cultural landmarks of Akhaltsikhe and its surroundings. It features monuments dedicated to Shota Rustaveli and Queen Tamar, key figures of Georgia’s 12th-century Golden Age. The selection includes the medieval Tiseli Church of the Virgin and the archaeological remains of ancient baths and rock-cut cave complexes, reflecting the region's diverse architectural heritage and strategic importance within the Samtskhe-Javakheti region.

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Religious Heritage

This collection highlights the diverse religious architecture of the Akhaltsikhe region, where Georgian Orthodox and Catholic traditions intersect. Key sites include the 10th-century Sapara Monastery, hidden in a forested canyon, and the ruins of the massive Atsquri Cathedral. The list also features the 16th-century Vale Virgin Mary Church, known for its intricate stone reliefs, alongside rock-cut cave monasteries and active nunneries that illustrate the area's multi-confessional history.

Akhaltsikhe Municipality — Map

Akhaltsikhe Municipality — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -14°–9°
-6° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -14°–11°
-6° at night
11 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -10°–18°
-1° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–23°
4° at night
13 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–27°
9° at night
16 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

25° · extremes 8°–31°
13° at night
16 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good

29° · extremes 12°–36°
16° at night
13 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair

31° · extremes 13°–37°
17° at night
12 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 8°–33°
13° at night
12 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 2°–27°
8° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes -6°–20°
2° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -12°–13°
-3° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Georgian Lari GEL ₾ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Georgian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +995

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