When is the best time to visit Georgia and Azerbaijan?

April to June and September to October are the most comfortable across both countries, with mild days and green or golden scenery. Summer suits the Black Sea and Caspian coasts and the high mountains; December to March is the ski season.

When is the ski season in the Caucasus?

December to March, sometimes into April at altitude. The main resorts are Gudauri and Bakuriani in Georgia and Shahdag and Tufandag in Azerbaijan.

When is the grape harvest (Rtveli) in Georgia?

September and October across the Kakheti wine region, with hands-on picking, grape-treading and supra feasts.

What are the hottest months in Baku and Tbilisi?

July and August, when Baku and the lowlands are hot. The mountains stay cool, which is why summer trips often head to Kazbegi, Svaneti, Gabala or Quba.

When to visit

365 days, something to do

From skiing Gudauri to wine harvest in Kakheti — the Caucasus runs a full calendar. Pick a season to see what it feels like on the ground.

Spring

March – May

The valleys turn green, monasteries wake from winter and the first mountain passes reopen.

Summer

June – August

Every pass is open, the Black Sea is warm and the festival calendar is in full swing.

Autumn

September – November

Grape harvest in the wine country, clear golden light and warm-day hiking well into October.

Winter

December – February

Snow-sure skiing at Gudauri and Bakuriani, steaming sulphur baths and cosy city breaks.

Best time to visit, answered

When is the best time to visit Georgia and Azerbaijan?: April to June and September to October are the most comfortable across both countries, with mild days and green or golden scenery. Summer suits the Black Sea and Caspian coasts and the high mountains; December to March is the ski season.
When is the ski season in the Caucasus?: December to March, sometimes into April at altitude. The main resorts are Gudauri and Bakuriani in Georgia and Shahdag and Tufandag in Azerbaijan.
When is the grape harvest (Rtveli) in Georgia?: September and October across the Kakheti wine region, with hands-on picking, grape-treading and supra feasts.
What are the hottest months in Baku and Tbilisi?: July and August, when Baku and the lowlands are hot. The mountains stay cool, which is why summer trips often head to Kazbegi, Svaneti, Gabala or Quba.