Georgia
Georgia in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Georgia in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Georgia in May?
- Rustavi is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 24°C (74°F) in May; Akhalk'alak'i is the coolest at 15°C (59°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Georgia in May?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Pitsunda (17°C (62°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
24°
Rustavi
Coolest
15°
Akhalk'alak'i
Driest
68 mm
Gori
Warmest sea
17°
Pitsunda
Across Georgia, May highs run from 15°C (59°F) (Akhalk'alak'i) to 24°C (74°F) (Rustavi). On average it is 3 °C (6 °F) warmer than April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Tbilisi, Batumi, and Rustavi.
Best places in Georgia in May
72 
Tbilisi
Tbilisi · Georgia
23° / 12° 75 mm May
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67
Batumi
Adjara · Georgia
20° / 12° 89 mm May
74
Rustavi
Kvemo Kartli · Georgia
24° / 12° 69 mm May
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73
Ozurget'i
Guria · Georgia
22° / 11° 83 mm May
69
Sukhumi
Abkhazia · Georgia
21° / 12° 107 mm May
75
Tsqaltubo
Imereti · Georgia
23° / 12° 92 mm May
69
Mtskheta
Mtskheta-Mtianeti · Georgia
21° / 11° 78 mm May
74
Lanchkhuti
Guria · Georgia
22° / 12° 84 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustavi | 24° | 12° | 69 mm | — | 74 |
| Ozurget'i | 22° | 11° | 83 mm | — | 73 |
| Tbilisi | 23° | 12° | 75 mm | — | 72 |
| Sukhumi | 21° | 12° | 107 mm | — | 69 |
| Mtskheta | 21° | 11° | 78 mm | — | 69 |
| Sighnaghi | 20° | 11° | 98 mm | — | 68 |
| Telavi | 21° | 10° | 110 mm | — | 68 |
| Gagra | 20° | 12° | 105 mm | — | 68 |
| Pitsunda | 20° | 12° | 100 mm | 17° | 68 |
| Batumi | 20° | 12° | 89 mm | 17° | 67 |
| Gori | 21° | 9° | 68 mm | — | 64 |
| Akhalts'ikhe | 19° | 8° | 74 mm | — | 62 |
| Ts'khinvali | 20° | 8° | 89 mm | — | 61 |
| Khashuri | 19° | 9° | 72 mm | — | 59 |
| Borjomi | 17° | 8° | 81 mm | — | 53 |
| Akhalk'alak'i | 15° | 3° | 92 mm | — | 41 |
Festivals in Georgia in May
- Tbilisi Open Air Music festival in Tbilisi, Georgia
Public holidays in May
- Holy Saturday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- Day of Victory over Fascism
- Saint Andrew the First-Called Day
- Independence Day
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Georgia in May?
Average daytime highs range from 15° in Akhalk'alak'i to 24° in Rustavi.
Can you swim in Georgia in May?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Pitsunda at about 17°.