Javakheti Range

Mountains Volcanic mountain range in southern Caucasus

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Javakheti Range
Javakheti Range, borderlands near Georgia-Armenia, Caucasus
41.3333, 43.9166
Free (range access)

How to Get to Javakheti Range #

Access depends on the national side of entry (Georgia or Armenia). Roads from regional hubs such as Akhalkalaki (Georgia) or nearby Armenian towns lead into the range; local drivers and guides are recommended for remote passes.

Tips for Visiting Javakheti Range #

  • Hire a local guide for high passes and border routes-the range crosses territories and conditions can change.
  • Visit in summer for trekking; spring flowers appear early at lower elevations.
  • Prepare for high-altitude conditions and limited services in mountain villages.

Best Time to Visit Javakheti Range #

Summer months are best for trekking and alpine access in the Javakheti Range.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-20°C
Best for trekking and high pasture access.
Late spring/early autumn
May, Sep · 5-15°C
Fewer livestock movements and good visibility.

Weather & Climate near Javakheti Range #

Climate

Javakheti Range's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (894 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -7°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -3°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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