Shavnabada (Samsari) Mountain
Georgian mountain crowned by a medieval monastery
A low Georgian peak near Tbilisi, Shavnabada draws visitors to its Orthodox monastery, vineyard produced by monks, and short hikes that open onto rolling foothills and distant Caucasus ridgelines.
Shavnabada (Samsari) at a Glance#
Address: Shavnabada Monastery, near Tbilisi region (Samsari area), Georgia
How to Get to Shavnabada (Samsari)#
Shavnabada is reached by road from Tbilisi-hire a car or join a local tour. The drive is under an hour depending on starting point; from the nearest town the monastery can be reached via a short uphill walk.
Tips for Visiting Shavnabada (Samsari)#
- If visiting the monastery, observe local liturgical schedules-services and processions give a fuller sense of the place's role.
- The summit tracks can be steep; good footwear and a readiness for sudden weather changes are essential.
- Combine the visit with vineyards and monastery wine tasting-Shavnabada Monastery is known for its small-scale winemaking.
Best Time to Visit Shavnabada (Samsari)#
Late spring through early autumn for comfortable access to the monastery and views.
Weather & Climate near Shavnabada (Samsari)#
Shavnabada (Samsari)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1058 mm/year), wettest in May.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -7° | -16° | 68 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -6° | -15° | 70 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -3° | -12° | 74 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 3° | -5° | 94 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.2h |
| May | Poor | -1° - 8° | 0° | 130 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Poor | 2° - 12° | 5° | 127 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 6° | 0° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -5° | -14° | 81 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
