Machakhela National Park National Park

National park in Adjara protecting mountain and river ecosystems

Machakhela National Park in Adjara protects steep forested valleys along the Machakheli; visitors come for hiking, river landscapes and encounters with local mountain villages.

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Machakhela National Park at a Glance#

Address: Machakhela National Park, Adjara region, Georgia

Website: https://mnp.ge/

Hours: Daylight hours recommended (park access generally unrestricted)

Admission: Entrance typically free, park facilities may charge for guided tours or certain conservation activities

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How to Get to Machakhela National Park#

From Batumi: drive east along the S2 highway toward Khulo and follow local roads into Machakhela Valley (approx. 100-130 km depending on route). Some guesthouses in valley villages can arrange pickups; public transport is limited.

Tips for Visiting Machakhela National Park#

  • Hire a local guide from nearby villages to access remote canyons and learn about local tea-culture and traditional houses.
  • Bring insect repellent for lowland trails and sturdy footwear for river gorges.
  • Check trail conditions with the park office after heavy rains; the area can flood and some gorges become dangerous.

Best Time to Visit Machakhela National Park#

Best visited late spring through early autumn for hiking and river access; check weather for heavy rains.

Late Spring-Summer
May-September · 15-28°C
Warm and green; best for hiking, river gorges and visiting traditional villages.
Autumn
September-October · 10-20°C
Cooler air, changing foliage and fewer visitors; good for photography and village visits.

Weather & Climate near Machakhela National Park#

Climate

Machakhela National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1884 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 3° - 9° 4° 189 mm overcast 87% 2.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Poor 3° - 10° 4° 154 mm overcast 85% 2.7 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Poor 4° - 13° 7° 123 mm overcast 80% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 17° 12° 96 mm overcast 76% 2.1 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Good 12° - 20° 16° 82 mm overcast 75% 1.9 m/s 1.5 very high 14.4h
June Very Good 16° - 24° 20° 130 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.9 m/s 1.9 very high 15.0h
July Very Good 18° - 25° 22° 113 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 14.7h
August Very Good 19° - 26° 22° 152 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.8 m/s 1.6 very high 13.7h
September Good 15° - 23° 19° 185 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.7 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Acceptable 12° - 20° 16° 207 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Poor 8° - 15° 11° 216 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Poor 5° - 11° 6° 237 mm overcast 85% 2.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h