Okros Tsikhe Monument
Medieval hilltop fortress in Samtskhe–Javakheti region
A medieval fortress in Samtskhe-Javakheti near Akhaltsikhe, featuring stone ramparts and towers. Travelers visit to study regional feudal architecture and to take in valley views from the battlements.
Okros Tsikhe at a Glance#
How to Get to Okros Tsikhe#
Okros Tsikhe is reached from local roads in Samtskhe-Javakheti; the nearest larger town is Akhaltsikhe. Regional road travel by car or taxi from Akhaltsikhe is the common approach; public transit options may be limited.
Tips for Visiting Okros Tsikhe#
- Wear sturdy shoes-the castle ruins and surrounding slopes are uneven and can be slippery after rain.
- Visit the nearby historic towns in Samtskhe-Javakheti to understand the castle's strategic role in regional defenses.
Best Time to Visit Okros Tsikhe#
Best in late spring to early autumn when trails are clear and weather is forgiving.
Weather & Climate near Okros Tsikhe#
Okros Tsikhe's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (882 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - 1° | -6° | 66 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -8° - 3° | -5° | 59 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 6° | -2° | 56 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 12° | 5° | 67 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 90 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 20° | 14° | 108 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Very Good | 10° - 24° | 17° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 7° - 20° | 14° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 7° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 8° | 1° | 69 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 3° | -4° | 76 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |