Ertso Lake Lake
Highland karst lake in Shida Kartli region
Ertso Lake occupies a high‑elevation basin in Shida Kartli, offering mountain scenery; hikers use nearby tracks and encounter pastoral slopes and mixed forest around the shore.
Ertso Lake at a Glance#
Address: Ertso Lake area, Shida Kartli, Georgia
How to Get to Ertso Lake#
Ertso Lake is reached by regional roads from Gori and Tbilisi; local minibuses (marshrutkas) run to nearby towns, but a car is the most flexible option for exploring the area.
Tips for Visiting Ertso Lake#
- If kayaking, beware sudden wind changes across the lake; local guides recommend staying close to shore.
- Combine a visit with local vineyard or village stops in Shida Kartli to understand the region's mixed cultural landscape.
Best Time to Visit Ertso Lake#
Summer for water activities; autumn for scenery and fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Ertso Lake#
Ertso Lake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1162 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.