Lechkhumi Range Mountains
Mountain range in northwestern Georgia with deep gorges
The Lechkhumi Range in northwestern Georgia contains remote ridges and river valleys; trekkers and cultural visitors stop in highland villages for hikes and regional hospitality.
Lechkhumi Range at a Glance#
Address: Lechkhumi Range, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia
About Lechkhumi Range#
The Lechkhumi Range is a mountain range located within the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region of Georgia. It forms part of the hilly and mountainous terrain of northwestern-central Georgia and contains forested slopes and pastoral highlands.
The area offers hiking terrain, small rural villages and mountain pastures rather than developed tourist infrastructure. Trails and local roads link scattered settlements and agricultural land across the range.
Peoples of the surrounding valleys have used the range traditionally for grazing and local transport routes; the landscape remains largely rural with small-scale farming and forestry. The range is part of Georgia’s diverse mountainous geography and contributes to regional watersheds.
Geographically the Lechkhumi Range sits in the western foothills of the Greater Caucasus system within Georgia’s Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti administrative region, inland from the Black Sea coast and set among river valleys and highland communities.
Best Time to Visit Lechkhumi Range#
Late spring through early autumn is best for hiking and road access; winters are snowy and can limit travel in the range.
Weather & Climate near Lechkhumi Range#
Lechkhumi Range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1176 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -7° | -16° | 82 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -6° | -15° | 75 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -4° | -13° | 76 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 98 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 110 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -1° | -8° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -5° | -14° | 93 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |