Pshav-Khevsureti National Park
National Park Protected highland park preserving medieval villages and towers
A protected highland area in Georgia’s Mtskheta‑Mtianeti region preserving Pshavi and Khevsureti villages. Trekkers come for mountain trails, medieval stone towers and traditional highland settlements.
How to Get to Pshav-Khevsureti National Park #
The park is accessed from the Georgian highlands; common approaches are from Telavi or from Zugdidi via mountain roads. Roads can be rough; many visitors hire 4x4 transport from Tbilisi (approximately 2-4 hours to gateway villages, depending on route and conditions). Local guides can arrange treks and cultural visits.
Tips for Visiting Pshav-Khevsureti National Park #
- Hire a local guide from a Pshavian or Khevsurian community to learn about tower architecture and customs-many routes pass private family compounds.
- Respect sacred sites: some towers and graves are active ritual grounds and require permission before photographing or entering.
- Bring layered clothing; mountain weather shifts quickly and trails can be exposed.
Best Time to Visit Pshav-Khevsureti National Park #
Best visited in summer or late spring/early autumn for trekking and cultural encounters; winter is difficult and often inaccessible.
Weather & Climate near Pshav-Khevsureti National Park #
Pshav-Khevsureti National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (815 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
