Tebulosmta Mountain

Remote high mountain on Georgia–Russia border

A high, glaciated peak in the eastern Greater Caucasus near the Georgia-Russia border. Mountaineers and experienced hikers approach for challenging climbs, steep ridges and alpine conditions.

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Tebulosmta at a Glance#

About Tebulosmta#

Tebulosmta is a mountain massif in the Greater Caucasus region of northeastern Georgia, forming part of the high mountainous frontier between Georgia and neighboring areas.

The area offers rugged alpine terrain, glaciated ridges and technical mountaineering routes visited by experienced climbers. There are no large visitor facilities on the massif; access is by trekking and climbing approaches from remote valleys.

The massif is a natural geographic feature rather than a constructed landmark; it has figured in local alpine and exploration history as a high point within the eastern Greater Caucasus.

Situated in northeastern Georgia within the Greater Caucasus range, the mountain lies near the international frontier zones of the central Caucasus and is approached from remote mountain valleys.

  • Visitor profile: Part of the Greater Caucasus mountain system and visited by mountaineers and experienced trekkers rather than casual tourists.

Tips for Visiting Tebulosmta#

  • Plan any trek to Tebulosmta for the short high-season window (roughly July-September) when snow is minimal and alpine routes are most stable; outside those months routes can be snowbound and technical.
  • Arrange a local, experienced mountain guide and logistics in advance-approaches are remote, routes can cross sensitive border areas, and local guides know current conditions and any access restrictions.
  • Prepare for multi-day travel and limited services: expect long approaches from the nearest Georgian villages and confirm up-to-date information on permits or restrictions with Georgian authorities before attempting the massif.

Best Time to Visit Tebulosmta#

For trekking or climbing Tebulosmta, the short summer window (July-August) offers the most reliable access; alpine conditions persist year‑round at high elevation.

Summer climbing season
Jul-Aug · base 5-15°C; summit often below freezing to ~5°C
Warmest and most stable period for accessing trails and attempting ascents; high‑altitude conditions remain alpine and can be cold.
Shoulder
May, Sep · base 0-10°C; summit typically below freezing
Weather can be unstable with lingering snow and rapidly changing conditions-suitable only for experienced parties prepared for alpine conditions.
Winter
Dec-Feb · often well below freezing at altitude
Severe cold, heavy snow and avalanche risk make the mountain appropriate only for technical winter mountaineering with specialized gear.

Weather & Climate near Tebulosmta#

Climate

Tebulosmta's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -18°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1056 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -18° - -11° -24° 44 mm overcast 87% 6.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Poor -18° - -12° -23° 54 mm overcast 86% 4.1 m/s 0.4 low 10.4h
March Poor -18° - -10° -22° 76 mm overcast 81% 4.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -12° - -6° -16° 113 mm overcast 77% 4.4 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Poor -8° - -2° -11° 140 mm overcast 76% 4.5 m/s 1.5 very high 14.4h
June Poor -5° - 2° -6° 139 mm overcast 73% 4.0 m/s 1.9 very high 15.1h
July Poor -1° - 6° -1° 119 mm overcast 70% 3.5 m/s 1.9 very high 14.8h
August Poor 0° - 6° -1° 107 mm partly cloudy 68% 3.9 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Poor -3° - 3° -5° 78 mm partly cloudy 73% 4.2 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Poor -8° - -3° -11° 69 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.9h
November Poor -12° - -7° -16° 63 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Poor -15° - -10° -21° 54 mm partly cloudy 84% 6.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.0h