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Samtskhe-Javakheti Region

Region · 🇬🇪 Georgia
Population 155,282
Area 6,389 km²
Time zone Asia/Tbilisi
Official website samtskhe-javakheti.gov.ge
Samtskhe-Javakheti Region

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Samtskhe–Javakheti Essentials

Samtskhe–Javakheti is defined by its dramatic topography and strategic historical importance. The region features the 12th-century cave monastery of Vardzia and the nearby Vanis Kvabebi, both carved into volcanic cliffs. Medieval defensive architecture is represented by the multi-cultural Rabati Fortress, the precipitous Tmogvi ruins, and Khertvisi, one of Georgia's oldest fortifications. The landscape shifts from the arid Mtkvari valley to the forested Borjomi-Kharagauli mountains, home to the world-renowned Borjomi mineral springs, the Romanov summer residence, and the year-round Bakuriani alpine resort.

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Historic Fortresses & Ruins

Samtskhe–Javakheti’s landscape is defined by its strategic border position, resulting in a dense concentration of medieval fortifications. This collection features the 12th-century Vardzia cave complex, the multi-layered Rabati Fortress in Akhaltsikhe, and the imposing Khertvisi Fortress, situated at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Paravani rivers. The list also includes the remote Golden Fortress (Oqros Tsikhe) and the dramatic cliffside ruins of Tmogvi, offering a comprehensive look at the region’s defensive architecture, from rock-cut tunnels to Ottoman-era bastions.

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Samtskhe-Javakheti Region — Map

Samtskhe-Javakheti Region — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -13°–10°
  • -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 1°) · extremes -13°–13°
  • -5° 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°–19°
  • -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 13°) · extremes -1°–24°
  • 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°–28°
  • 9° at night
  • 15 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

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · 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°–34°
  • 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

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -5°–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
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -11°–14°
  • -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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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Samtskhe-Javakheti Region
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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