Kakheti range
Mountains Mountain range in eastern Georgia's Kakheti region
Mountain chain in eastern Georgia offering hiking routes and alpine pastures, forming a backdrop to Kakheti’s villages and wine-producing lowlands.
The Kakheti range is a mountain area associated with the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia. The range forms part of the region’s upland terrain and contributes to local drainage patterns and microclimates.
Terrain in the range comprises ridges and valleys used for pastoralism and scattered mountain agriculture; the area also influences local viticultural zones in nearby lower slopes. The range is a geographic feature within eastern Georgia rather than a single prominent peak.
The Kakheti range lies within the territory of eastern Georgia, associated with the Kakheti administrative region.
- Regional location: Forms part of the mountainous geography of eastern Georgia and is associated with the Kakheti region's uplands and ridges.
How to Get to Kakheti range #
Kakheti is reachable by road east of Tbilisi; typical drives to main towns like Telavi take 1.5-2 hours. Local marshrutkas (minibuses) and private drivers are common ways to explore the region and its mountain access points.
Tips for Visiting Kakheti range #
- Hire a local guide to explore less-travelled routes and to learn about regional viticulture-Kakheti is Georgia's wine country.
- If visiting the range from Tbilisi, allow a full day and stop at small villages to sample local hospitality and wine.
- Bring layers; mountain weather can change quickly and afternoons can be warm while mornings remain crisp.
Best Time to Visit Kakheti range #
Spring and autumn for best weather, landscape color, and cultural activity in wine-growing areas.
Weather & Climate near Kakheti range #
Kakheti range's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (897 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
