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.
Pshav-Khevsureti National Park at a Glance#
Address: Pshav-Khevsureti National Park, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, Georgia
Website: https://stk.ge/en/parks/pshav-khevsureti-national-park/
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - 0° | -9° | 37 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -10° - 0° | -8° | 37 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 4° | -4° | 44 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 10° | 3° | 80 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 8° | 113 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 18° | 13° | 119 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 107 mm | overcast | 71% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.8h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 2° - 12° | 6° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | -2° - 7° | 0° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -7° - 2° | -6° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |