Lashtkhveri church
Monument Medieval church in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgian Orthodox architecture
Remote mountain church in Samegrelo‑Zemo Svaneti visited for its medieval stone architecture, Orthodox fresco fragments and proximate Svaneti landscapes; access involves narrow village tracks and hiking.
How to Get to Lashtkhveri church #
Access is by regional roads from Zugdidi or Mestia, depending on starting point; local transport and some walking will be required to reach many rural churches in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti.
Tips for Visiting Lashtkhveri church #
- Arrive early to avoid the heat and to catch the best light on the church's carved stonework.
- Local signage can be sparse; download offline maps or ask in the nearest town for directions.
- Combine a visit with exploration of Samegrelo's countryside if time allows - the region has several lesser-known medieval churches.
Best Time to Visit Lashtkhveri church #
Late spring through early autumn offers the best combination of weather and access for visiting rural churches in western Georgia.
Weather & Climate near Lashtkhveri church #
Lashtkhveri church's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1061 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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