Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

National Park Large Georgian national park protecting diverse forests

Centred near the spa town of Borjomi, this large Georgian park offers dense forests, marked hiking routes and mountain scenery. Visitors come for mineral springs in Borjomi, long trails and protected wildlife habitats.

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Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is a large protected area in central Georgia surrounding the resort town of Borjomi and extending into adjacent mountain tracts. The park covers a broad area of forested mountains, deep gorges and alpine ridges and is among the country’s largest national parks.

Visitors use the park for hiking, forest walks, wildlife observation and access to the historic Borjomi spa town and its mineral springs. The landscape includes mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, mountain meadows and extensive trail networks.

The park was established in 1995 to protect these forests, watersheds and biodiversity while developing sustainable visitor access. The Borjomi resort area has been associated with mineral springs and spa tourism since the 19th century and serves as the primary gateway for park visitors.

Geographically the park surrounds the town of Borjomi in central Georgia and stretches across nearby ridges and valleys, forming a major protected block in the country’s interior.

  • Size and status: Covers roughly 85,000 hectares, making it one of Georgia's largest protected areas and a major national park for forest and mountain conservation.
  • Establishment and Borjomi springs: Officially established as a national park in 1995, it surrounds the historic Borjomi spa town known for its mineral springs and bottled waters.

What to See #

  • Borjomi Gorge and town: Borjomi Gorge and the town of Borjomi provide the principal access points and visitor infrastructure for the park, including mineral springs and spa facilities historically linked to the resort town.
  • Likani and ridge areas: The Likani area and surrounding forested ridges offer hiking trails, viewpoints and mountain terrain inside the park's boundaries.
  • Kharagauli sector: The Kharagauli sector contains large tracts of mixed mountain forest and is one of the park's principal wild zones for biodiversity and longer backcountry routes.
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
41.8400, 43.1300
Park entry fees vary by zone and activity; guided hiking and camping permits required for some sectors (check official park site)

How to Get to Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park #

The park’s main gateways are near Borjomi town, which is accessible by train and road from Tbilisi (about 2 hours by car or rail). From Borjomi, local buses and taxis serve trailheads; some sectors require 4x4 access.

Tips for Visiting Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park #

  • Hire local guides for multi‑day treks; trails can be remote and weather shifts rapidly.
  • Visit Borjomi town to sample the mineral water and to see the park's lower‑elevation trails before attempting higher treks.
  • For photography, early morning mist in the beech forests yields the park's most atmospheric shots.

Best Time to Visit Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park #

Best from late spring through early autumn for full trail access; autumn is remarkable for foliage and fewer crowds.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 10°C to 25°C
Warm days, accessible trails and the best season for camping and hiking.
Autumn
October-November · 0°C to 15°C
Spectacular fall foliage in beech forests; cooler temperatures and fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park #

Climate

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1041 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.3 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 5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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