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.
Mount Samsari at a Glance#
Address: Mount Samsari, Georgia
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 49
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -8° | -18° | 67 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -8° | -17° | 70 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -5° | -15° | 76 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 96 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.2h |
| May | Poor | -3° - 5° | -3° | 130 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Poor | 0° - 9° | 2° | 118 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Good | 5° - 14° | 8° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 2° - 10° | 4° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 4° | -3° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -7° | -16° | 81 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
