Abuli fortress

Monument Medieval fortress ruins on Abuli mountain in Samtskhe-Javakheti

Stone fortress ruins on Mount Abuli above the Paravani valley in Samtskhe‑Javakheti; hikers and history buffs visit for highland trekking, ruined walls and wide volcanic‑plateau views.

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Abuli fortress
Abuli fortress area, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
41.3728, 43.6847
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Best Time to Visit Abuli fortress #

The best time to visit Abuli fortress is in summer (June-September) when mountain routes are most likely snow-free and hiking conditions are best.

High summer (best for access)
June-September · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Milder mountain weather and snow-free trails make access to the fortress easier and hiking more comfortable.
Late spring / early autumn
May, October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Cool conditions that are generally good for hiking but can be unpredictable at elevation.
Winter
November-April · -10-5°C (14-41°F)
Cold with snow and possible road closures or difficult access to the high-elevation fortress.

Weather & Climate near Abuli fortress #

Climate

Abuli fortress's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (919 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° – -6°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° – -5°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° – -2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-5° – 4°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 9°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
3° – 14°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 17°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 17°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
4° – 14°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
-1° – 8°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – 1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -4°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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