Bazaleti Lake
Lake Freshwater lake popular for recreation near Mtskheta
Bazaleti Lake north of Tbilisi provides swimming, small resorts and weekend picnic spots; locals and visitors come for boating, trout fishing and mountain-forested shoreline walks.
Bazaleti Lake is a freshwater lake in Georgia’s Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, north of Tbilisi. It is a small, local lake used for recreation and fishing.
The shoreline offers beaches, picnic areas and informal boat rentals; the lake is commonly used for swimming, small craft and angling in warm months. Facilities are modest and visits are often combined with trips to nearby villages and countryside.
The lake is a natural feature of the eastern foothills of the Greater Caucasus and has long been used by local communities for water and recreation. Surrounding land use has included agriculture and small settlement clusters rather than large-scale development.
Bazaleti sits near the town of Dusheti and adjacent villages in eastern Georgia, roughly 38 km north of central Tbilisi. The setting is low hills and cultivated countryside on the southern edge of the Caucasus foothills.
- Nearest major city: About 38 km north of central Tbilisi by straight-line distance, served from the Mtskheta-Dusheti area for day trips.
- Best time to visit: Most active as a recreation spot in late spring and summer when swimming, boating and lakeside picnics are possible.
How to Get to Bazaleti Lake #
Drive from Tbilisi (roughly 30-50 km depending on route) via the Mtskheta road toward the Aragvi valley; local minibuses (marshrutkas) depart from Tbilisi’s northern terminals toward Dusheti and pass near the lake. From Dusheti, a short taxi ride reaches the shore.
Tips for Visiting Bazaleti Lake #
- Combine a lake visit with a stop at nearby Mukhrani or Dusheti for traditional Georgian hospitality and local cheese.
- Rent a boat from the small pier in summer mornings to see the least disturbed water and the best light for photos.
- If planning a swim, check local advice - some parts are shallow and better for wading than full swimming.
Best Time to Visit Bazaleti Lake #
Best visited in late spring through early autumn for comfortable lakeside activities and open local services.
Weather & Climate near Bazaleti Lake #
Bazaleti Lake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (667 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
