Janga (mountain)

Mountain Alpine peak in the Greater Caucasus, Georgia

Janga is a peak in the Greater Caucasus used by climbers and high‑mountain trekkers; expeditions approach its glaciated slopes from regional base camps.

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Janga (mountain)
Mount Janga (Janga), Greater Caucasus, Georgia
43.0183, 43.0575
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Best Time to Visit Janga (mountain) #

Best visited in summer for the safest and most accessible alpine conditions, while other seasons require mountaineering experience and equipment.

Summer (brief alpine summer)
Jun-Aug · 0-15°C (cool at altitude)
Shortest and safest season for climbing or scrambling - snow largely melted on many routes but weather can change quickly.
Spring / Autumn
May / Sep-Oct · −5-10°C (can be cold, especially overnight)
Transitional conditions with possible late/early snow; good for experienced visitors prepared for variable weather.
Winter
Nov-Apr · Often below freezing at higher elevations
Cold, snowy, and potentially hazardous - suitable only for experienced winter mountaineering with proper gear.

Weather & Climate near Janga (mountain) #

Climate

Janga (mountain)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -23°C to 2°C. Abundant rainfall (1149 mm/year), wettest in May.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-22° – -16°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-23° – -16°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-21° – -14°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° – -10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

25 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° – -2°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 2°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

August

August is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° – -2°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -7°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-15° – -11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-20° – -14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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