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.
Mount Khalatsa at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -17° - -10° | -22° | 65 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -17° - -10° | -21° | 69 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -16° - -8° | -19° | 76 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -4° | -12° | 101 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 115 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.8h |
| August | Good | 2° - 9° | 3° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Acceptable | -1° - 6° | -1° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -5° - 0° | -7° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -5° | -14° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -15° - -9° | -20° | 77 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |