Mountain town · Shida Kartli

Java

Name: Java
Address: Shida Kartli, GE

Georgia

See hotels Best time to go: July–September

Now

6°

Local time

09:43 PM

Population

426

Elevation

1,083 m

Best time to go

Jul–Sep

Go score 85/100

Main airport

TBS

117 km

Time zone

UTC+4

Asia/Tbilisi

At a glance

Java or Dzau is a town of approximately 1,500 people in the disputed de facto independent Republic of South Ossetia, internationally considered part of Shida Kartli, Georgia. According to Georgia's current official administrative division, Java is a main town of Java district in the north of Shida Kartli region. According to the South Ossetian side Dzau is an administrative center of Dzau district. The town is situated on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, within the Greater Liakhvi Gorge, 1,040 m (3,412 ft) above sea level.

The best months to visit are July–September.

August is the hottest month, with highs around 25°C (77°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around -5°C (23°F).

The wettest month is May, with rain on about 17 days.

July is the sunniest month, with about 9 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 12% of places in Georgia.

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Weather

16-day forecast

Java weather forecast

6°

Clear sky

Feels like: 4°
Humidity: 86%
Wind: 6 km/h N
Gusts: 16 km/h
Cloud cover: 12%
Pressure: 1023 hPa
UV index: 0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:25 / 18:10

Next 48 hours

Today

Oct 23

15°5°

87% 5.3 mm 8 NE

Tomorrow

Oct 24

16°4°

1% 16 E

Sun

Oct 25

15°6°

12% 15 E

Mon

Oct 26

16°6°

2% 13 E

Tue

Oct 27

15°4°

2% 15 E

Wed

Oct 28

16°7°

10% 19 SE

Thu

Oct 29

14°9°

29% 0.3 mm 13 SE

Fri

Oct 30

14°9°

49% 7.2 mm 9 SE

Sat

Oct 31

14°7°

50% 8.5 mm 8 SW

Sun

Nov 1

17°4°

27% 7 E

Mon

Nov 2

17°6°

24% 2.6 mm 6 NW

Tue

Nov 3

16°5°

17% 13 E

Wed

Nov 4

17°3°

31% 13 E

Thu

Nov 5

8°4°

31% 6.3 mm 9 W

Fri

Nov 6

9°2°

31% 3.4 mm 5 E

Sat

Nov 7

1°-3°

37% 23 W

European AQI19Good

PM2.53.7

PM105.4

NO₂3.4

O₃57

Pollen

Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0

Updated: Oct 23, 2026, 09:43 PM GMT+4 About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Java

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–September

Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

15 January 1° / -5° 12 3.5 h 15 February 2° / -3° 11 4 h 14 March 6° / -2° 12 4.7 h 44 April 15° / 3° 14 5.8 h 50 May 17° / 7° 17 7 h 71 June 21° / 9° 16 8.4 h 82 July 24° / 13° 11 9 h 85 August 25° / 13° 10 8.8 h 82 September 21° / 11° 9 7.6 h 57 October 16° / 6° 10 5.7 h 26 November 9° / 1° 10 3.8 h 13 December 4° / -1° 12 3.2 h

Climate	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average high	1°	2°	6°	15°	17°	21°	24°	25°	21°	16°	9°	4°
Average low	-5°	-3°	-2°	3°	7°	9°	13°	13°	11°	6°	1°	-1°
Rainfall (mm)	71	61	62	89	109	108	83	69	70	73	65	70
Rain days	12	11	12	14	17	16	11	10	9	10	10	12
Sunshine per day (h)	3.5	4	4.7	5.8	7	8.4	9	8.8	7.6	5.7	3.8	3.2
Daylight (h)	9.4	10.5	11.8	13.3	14.6	15.3	15	13.9	12.4	11	9.7	9.1
Humidity (%)	79	78	74	66	66	65	62	62	63	71	76	80
Wind (km/h)	9	9	10	12	10	9	10	10	9	8	8	8
Go score	15	15	14	44	50	71	82	85	82	57	26	13

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

Download climate data (CSV)

Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Java, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Java, month by month
Activities	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Sightseeing & city walks	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Poor	Poor
Hiking	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Poor
Photography & sunsets	Poor	Poor	Poor	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Poor	Poor

Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.

How each activity is rated

Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.

Tourist density

Java: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density

Low

Busiest months

July–August

Quietest months

December–March

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy

Updated: Oct 21, 2026 About this data: Crowds & prices

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Java

Mountain 24.3 km

Mount Khalatsa

mountain on the border of Georgia and Russia

Lake 16.7 km

Ertso Lake

lake in South Ossetia/Georgia

Mountain 16.7 km

Kabargin Oth Group

mountain

Church 18.3 km

Eredvi basilica

Church 18.9 km

St. Mary's Church, Tskhinvali

church building in Tskhinvali, Georgia

Church 21.9 km

Zemo Nikozi church of the Archangel

church in Gori, Georgia

Monument 21.7 km

Zemo Nikozi church of the Deity

monument in Georgia

Cave 23.2 km

Tsona Cave

cave in the country of Georgia

Mountain 22.6 km

Mangaavtsagi

mountain in South Ossetia/Georgia

Mountain 24.8 km

Chabarukhi

mountain in Georgia

Mountain 19.5 km

Mount Zekara

Mountain 18.1 km

Sidamonisjvari

mountain in South Ossetia/Georgia

Practical

Java: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs

Voltage: 220 V · 50 Hz
Driving: Drive on the right

Currency

Georgian Lari

GEL · ₾

Languages: Georgian
Calling code: +995

Emergency numbers

Emergency112

Safety & travel advice

Exercise normal precautionsUS travel advisory

Advises against all travel to parts of the countryUK travel advice · Sep 15, 2026

Read the full advice

Typical prices

Meal, casual restaurantGEL 26.00≈ $9.60
CappuccinoGEL 6.90≈ $2.50
Beer (0.5 l)GEL 9.80≈ $3.60
Bottled water (1.5 l)GEL 3.20≈ $1.20
Taxi, 5 kmGEL 18.00≈ $6.70
Public transport ticketGEL 3.50≈ $1.30
Mid-range hotel, per nightGEL 235≈ $86.00

Estimated from Georgia’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 40% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays

Nov 23Saint George's Day
Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2New Year's Day
Jan 7Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Jan 19Epiphany (Orthodox)

Sun & daylight

Sunrise: 07:25
Sunset: 18:10
Daylight today: 11 h

Local time in Java

Earthquake history

16 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M7 (1991).

Map

How to get to Java

Nearest airports

UGAMAmbrolauri AirportAmbrolauri66 km
UGSANatakhtari AirfieldNatakhtari83 km
OGZVladikavkaz Beslan International AirportBeslan106 km
TBSTbilisi International AirportTbilisi117 km
KUTDavid the Builder Kutaisi International AirportKopitnari121 km
NALNalchik AirportNalchik127 km

Distances

Tbilisi108 km 1 h 52
Batumi207 km 3 h 35
Kutaisi102 km 1 h 46
Rustavi127 km 2 h 12
Sokhumi249 km 4 h 19

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Hotels

Hotels in Java

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Java

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Climate

Places with a climate like Java

Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.

Nearby places

Ts'khinvali18.4 km · 32.2K65 Khetagurovo20.4 km · 85064 Znaur25 km · 75565 Tbeti17.8 km · 53062

Population history

1886–2015

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Java?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Java is July–September.

What is the weather like in Java in October?

In October, Java averages a high of 16°C (60°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with 73 mm of rain on about 10 days.

What is the rainiest month in Java?

May, with rain on about 17 days.

What is the nearest airport to Java?

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), about 117 km away.

What power plugs are used in Georgia?

Plug types C, F, at 220 V.

What currency is used in Georgia?

Georgian Lari (GEL).

What is the emergency number in Georgia?

112.

Is Georgia safe to visit?

US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country.

When is Java most crowded?

The busiest months are July–August.

When is Java least crowded?

The quietest months are December–March.

What time zone is Java in?

Asia/Tbilisi (UTC+4).

What is the population of Java?

About 426.

Java

16-day forecast

Next 48 hours

Best time to visit Java

Month by month

What to do in Java, month by month

Java: tourist crowds by month

Landmarks nearby

Mount Khalatsa

Ertso Lake

Kabargin Oth Group

Eredvi basilica

St. Mary's Church, Tskhinvali

Zemo Nikozi church of the Archangel

Zemo Nikozi church of the Deity

Tsona Cave

Mangaavtsagi

Chabarukhi

Mount Zekara

Sidamonisjvari

Java: practical information

How to get to Java

Nearest airports

Distances

Hotels in Java

Places with a climate like Java

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Linz

Nearby places

Population history

Climate in Java

Frequently asked questions