Mount Khalatsa
Mountain Mountain on Georgia–South Ossetia border, Caucasus peak
A peak in the Greater Caucasus of Georgia, Mount Khalatsa attracts hikers exploring alpine pastures, ridgelines and cross‑border highland terrain.
How to Get to Mount Khalatsa #
Access routes vary depending on whether one approaches from Georgia or neighboring regions; local road networks and mountain trails lead to staging villages. Travel requires coordination with local guides and attention to border and trail conditions.
Tips for Visiting Mount Khalatsa #
- Border mountain travel may involve complex access and permissions-confirm with Georgian local authorities.
- Pack for alpine conditions even in summer; the high ridgelines can be much colder than nearby lowlands.
- Hire a local guide familiar with Caucasus routes and customs.
Best Time to Visit Mount Khalatsa #
Summer months provide the safest conditions for hiking and climbing; spring can be unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near Mount Khalatsa #
Mount Khalatsa's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -17°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1064 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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