Ninotsminda Cathedral Temple

Georgian Orthodox cathedral in Kakheti region

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Ninotsminda Cathedral at a Glance#

Address: Akhmeta Municipality area, Kakheti region, Georgia (specific village coordinates apply)

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How to Get to Ninotsminda Cathedral#

Reachable by road from the regional centers of Kakheti; local minibuses (marshrutkas) and private car hire are common ways to access rural churches. Expect unpaved or narrow roads near the site.

Tips for Visiting Ninotsminda Cathedral#

  • Attend a morning liturgy if possible-Georgian churches often reveal their acoustics and icons best during services.
  • Look for local inscriptions and the mixture of architectural repairs that tell of earthquakes and restorations.
  • Bring sturdy shoes for the surrounding ground which can be uneven and steep in places.

Best Time to Visit Ninotsminda Cathedral#

Spring through early autumn is the most reliable period for visiting rural Georgian churches in Kakheti.

Late spring to early autumn
May-Sep · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warm days and accessible mountain roads for visiting rural churches.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Snow can make travel difficult; many rural roads are impassable.

Weather & Climate near Ninotsminda Cathedral#

Climate

Ninotsminda Cathedral's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (691 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -3° - 6° -1° 26 mm partly cloudy 69% 1.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Acceptable -4° - 7° 0° 37 mm partly cloudy 66% 1.8 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 0° - 11° 4° 45 mm partly cloudy 61% 1.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 6° - 17° 11° 73 mm partly cloudy 61% 1.9 m/s 1.0 high 13.2h
May Good 10° - 20° 15° 102 mm partly cloudy 60% 1.8 m/s 1.5 very high 14.4h
June Very Good 13° - 25° 19° 101 mm partly cloudy 52% 1.7 m/s 2.0 very high 15.0h
July Excellent 17° - 28° 22° 67 mm partly cloudy 47% 1.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.7h
August Excellent 16° - 27° 22° 61 mm some cloud 46% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 12° - 24° 18° 52 mm partly cloudy 56% 1.6 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 55 mm partly cloudy 67% 1.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Good 3° - 12° 6° 44 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Acceptable -2° - 7° 1° 28 mm partly cloudy 72% 1.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h