Mount Samsari Mountain

Volcanic plateau and caldera in central Georgia

In Georgia's Lesser Caucasus, Mount Samsari is a volcanic peak with highland plateaus and remote trails; trekkers visit for alpine meadows and sparse, rugged scenery.

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Address
Mount Samsari, Georgia
41.53178, 43.67403
Hours
Open 24 hours
Admission
Free
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Best Time to Visit Mount Samsari#

Mount Samsari is most accessible in the short summer months (June-September) when trails are least likely to be snowbound.

Summer (best for hiking)
June-September · 5-18°C (alpine areas)
Short, cool summers offer the most reliable conditions for trekking and viewing volcanic scenery.
Winter (snowbound, harsh)
December-March · below 0°C with substantial snow
Heavy snow and cold make travel difficult; suitable only for experienced winter mountaineers.
Shoulder seasons (variable)
April-May, October-November · 0-10°C
Unpredictable conditions with possible snow at higher elevations; check local reports before visiting.

Weather & Climate near Mount Samsari#

Climate

Mount Samsari's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1040 mm/year), wettest in May.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° – -8°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° – -8°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° – -5°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – 0°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-3° – 5°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 9°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 13°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 14°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 10°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-3° – 4°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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