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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 87 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -1° | -8° | 76 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 3° | -5° | 78 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 9° | 2° | 113 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Poor | 5° - 15° | 8° | 125 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.8h |
| August | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 5° | 0° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 0° | -7° | 91 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |