Kvatakhevi Religious Site
Medieval Georgian Orthodox monastery in Shida Kartli
Kvatakhevi Monastery in Shida Kartli is a 12th-century Georgian Orthodox complex known for its stone architecture and frescoes; visitors reach it via regional roads and nearby hiking routes.
Kvatakhevi at a Glance#
How to Get to Kvatakhevi#
Kvatakhevi is in Shida Kartli; access is usually by road from nearby towns such as Gori-hire local transport for the last rural stretches.
Tips for Visiting Kvatakhevi#
- The Kvatakhevi monastery is small and often quiet-dress respectfully and watch for sheepdogs and mountain weather.
- Bring sturdy shoes; the approach involves uneven rural tracks and brief uphill sections.
Best Time to Visit Kvatakhevi#
Kvatakhevi is best visited in the warmer months when mountain roads are passable and the monastery is fully accessible.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 10-25°C
Clear access to upland monasteries and pleasant hiking weather.
Weather & Climate near Kvatakhevi#
Climate
Kvatakhevi'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 -5°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (732 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 52
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -5° - 3° | -3° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -5° - 3° | -4° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 8° | 0° | 49 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 15° | 8° | 77 mm | overcast | 72% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 116 mm | overcast | 71% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 1.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 6° - 15° | 10° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 4° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | -1° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |