Ertatsminda Cathedral Religious Site

Medieval Georgian Orthodox cathedral near Gori in Shida Kartli

Ertatsminda Cathedral in Shida Kartli is a medieval Georgian church with stone architecture and interior fresco fragments. Visitors come for regional ecclesiastical history and hilltop views over the surrounding plains.

Ertatsminda Cathedral at a Glance#

Address: Ertatsminda, Shida Kartli, Georgia

Hours: Typically open during daylight hours; services at scheduled times

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How to Get to Ertatsminda Cathedral#

Accessible by regional roads from Gori or Tbilisi; driving is the practical option. Local minibuses serve rural routes but schedules vary.

Tips for Visiting Ertatsminda Cathedral#

Wear sturdy shoes for the uneven churchyard and stone steps.
Respect services and local customs; photography inside may be restricted.
Combine with nearby historical sites in Shida Kartli province for a fuller itinerary.

Best Time to Visit Ertatsminda Cathedral#

Best in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and clear access to rural sites.

Spring (Apr-Jun)

Apr-Jun · 10-22°C

Mild and green, good for exploring the cathedral and surrounding countryside.

Autumn (Sep-Oct)

Sep-Oct · 8-18°C

Harvest season and stable weather for sightseeing.

Weather & Climate near Ertatsminda Cathedral#

Climate

Ertatsminda Cathedral's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (635 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberAugustJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-20°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 9°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 17°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 23°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

15.0h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

58%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 6°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight