Kumisi Lake
Lake Freshwater lake near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia
Lake southeast of Tbilisi used for fishing, birdwatching and weekend outings. Visitors visit nearby villages, sample local food and picnic along its shallow shorelines.
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Kumisi Lake is a water body on the Tbilisi plain in eastern Georgia, located southeast of the capital. It functions as a local resource for fishing and informal recreation for nearby villages.
The lake attracts anglers and some birdlife, and is accessed by local roads from surrounding settlements. It serves local rather than national-scale tourism and is part of the lowland landscape southeast of Tbilisi.
Kumisi lies on the eastern Georgian plain roughly southeast of central Tbilisi within the broader Kvemo Kartli/Tbilisi area, positioned among agricultural land and small settlements.
- Recreation: Popular with local anglers and birdwatchers, the lake is used for low-key recreation by nearby communities.
How to Get to Kumisi Lake #
Kumisi Lake lies just south of Tbilisi - roughly 15 km from central Tbilisi (Tbilisi city center). By car or taxi it is typically a 20-30 minute drive along local roads from central Tbilisi; there is no single major highway name I can confidently state for the final approach. Public transport to the immediate lakeshore is limited, so a taxi or private car from Tbilisi is the usual way to reach the site.
Tips for Visiting Kumisi Lake #
- Visit at dawn when waterfowl and other birds are most active - early light also gives the best reflections for photography and the calmest water for small-boat fishing.
- Access the lake from the village side closest to Tbilisi (the western/eastern approaches used by locals) rather than trying to approach from the main highway; local tracks lead to quieter reedbeds and informal vantage points.
- Spend time along the reed margins and shallow bays where most visitors don't linger; these areas concentrate birds and fish and make for better close-up wildlife observation than the more exposed open shore.
Best Time to Visit Kumisi Lake #
Best visited in summer for warm, dry weather and water activities, with pleasant shoulder seasons for walking and wildlife viewing.
Weather & Climate near Kumisi Lake #
Kumisi Lake's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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