If you plan to visit Tbilisi in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +6°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 6 snowy days in the month and around 13 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Tbilisi;
Average weather
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+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-23°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
12 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tbilisi has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Tbilisi in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tbilisi for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +10°C.
Is Tbilisi warm or cold in December?
Tbilisi is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to -3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Tbilisi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Tbilisi in December
Tbilisi weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+6°C
+5°C
Min. temperature
-17°C
-23°C
-18°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+18°C
+16°C
Rainfall
34 mm
12 mm
5 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
75%
72%
Air pressure
1021 HPa
1022 HPa
1021 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
7
Cloudy days
12
14
15
Rainy days
10
4
2
Snowy days
2
6
8
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 34 mm to 12 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 6 to 7.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Tbilisi in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Tbilisi is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Tbilisi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 34 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tbilisi wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Tbilisi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 6 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Tbilisi.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Tbilisi?
This is the weather in Tbilisi in December 2023:
1 December
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+15°C
2 December
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+16°C
3 December
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+18°C
4 December
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+18°C
5 December
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+15°C
6 December
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+7°C
7 December
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+12°C
8 December
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+8°C
9 December
🌧️
+7°C
10 December
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+10°C
11 December
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+10°C
12 December
🌫️
+6°C
13 December
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+6°C
14 December
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+10°C
15 December
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+8°C
16 December
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+11°C
17 December
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+6°C
18 December
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+5°C
19 December
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+7°C
20 December
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+7°C
21 December
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+7°C
22 December
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+10°C
23 December
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+8°C
24 December
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+4°C
25 December
🌨️
+2°C
26 December
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+9°C
27 December
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+12°C
28 December
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+8°C
29 December
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+6°C
30 December
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+9°C
31 December
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+10°C
In December 2023 Tbilisi had 22 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Tbilisi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Tbilisi in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+14°C) and the highest in 2019 (+19°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 232 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 689 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tbilisi in December:
Is December a good time to visit Tbilisi?
It’s always a good time to visit Tbilisi, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Tbilisi in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Tbilisi rainy in December?
Tbilisi is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Tbilisi in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tbilisi in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Georgia
Check out the weather for other cities in Georgia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tbilisi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.