Tbilisi sea
Reservoir Artificial reservoir near Tbilisi used for recreation
The Tbilisi Sea is a large reservoir north of central Tbilisi used for recreation. Locals and visitors come for waterfront parks, cafés and informal swimming or boating on the reservoir’s shores.
The Tbilisi Sea is an artificial reservoir on the outskirts of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, created to supply water and provide recreational space for the city. It is the largest water body in the immediate Tbilisi area.
The reservoir is used for boating, lakeside recreation, and local leisure activities, with developed shoreline areas and open spaces in places. Water levels and use have varied with infrastructure and seasonal management.
Construction and enlargement works for the reservoir took place in the mid-20th century as part of urban and water-management planning for Tbilisi. Since then it has been a persistent geographic feature north of the city used for both utility and recreation.
Geographically the reservoir sits to the north of central Tbilisi within the city’s broader metropolitan area, set against the foothills rising from the city basin.
- Artificial reservoir: Created as an artificial reservoir in the mid-20th century, it functions as Tbilisi's largest inland water body and a local recreation area.
How to Get to Tbilisi sea #
Accessible by local buses and taxis from central Tbilisi; roughly 10-20 km north of the city center depending on starting point.
Tips for Visiting Tbilisi sea #
- Cross either of the small footbridges near the western shore for good views back toward Tbilisi's cityscape.
- Combine a visit with the Tbilisi Sea promenade and the amusement park on the eastern shore for a contrasting local day out.
Best Time to Visit Tbilisi sea #
Late spring through early autumn for outdoor activities and waterfront promenades.
Weather & Climate near Tbilisi sea #
Tbilisi sea's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (528 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
