Iori Plateau

Plateau Georgian plateau region characterized by steppe and vineyards

The Iori Plateau in eastern Georgia spans dry steppe along the Iori River; travellers visit for rural landscapes, birdwatching and trips to isolated villages.

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Iori Plateau
41.4667, 45.6333

How to Get to Iori Plateau #

The Iori Plateau is best reached by road from Tbilisi or Gori, heading east toward Georgia’s borderlands. Travel by private car or arranged tour is recommended; some rural roads can be rough and seasonal.

Tips for Visiting Iori Plateau #

  • Bring binoculars for distant views of gorges and washes; some viewpoints are remote and unsignposted.
  • Travel with a local guide familiar with the Georgian steppe and access roads; off-road stretches can be rough.
  • Combine a visit with a detour to nearby historical sites - Georgia's mixed landscape rewards multi-stop days.

Best Time to Visit Iori Plateau #

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the Iori Plateau's open landscapes.

Spring
April-June · 10-22°C
Wildflowers and milder temperatures make this an agreeable time for exploring the plateau.
Autumn
September-October · 10-20°C
Crisper air and changing light; agricultural activity slows and views open up.

Weather & Climate near Iori Plateau #

Climate

Iori Plateau's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (567 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 31°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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