Tsiv-Gombori Range
Mountains Georgian mountain range separating lowlands and eastern slopes
A ridge in eastern Georgia; the Tsiv‑Gombori Range is crossed by regional roads and used for ridge drives, hikes and valley viewpoints.
How to Get to Tsiv-Gombori Range #
The Tsiv‑Gombori (Gombori) range is crossed by the Gombori Pass, the main road link between Kakheti (Telavi) and central Georgia. To reach the range, drive from Telavi toward the Gombori Pass on the principal Kakheti-Gori route (the highway that links the Kakheti valley with Shida Kartli); Telavi is the nearest sizable town and is reached by road from Tbilisi. Once on the pass road you can stop at laybys or small villages and walk onto trails into the ridges (walking distances depend on the chosen trailhead).
Tips for Visiting Tsiv-Gombori Range #
- Drive or traverse the S6 (Gombori Pass) to cross the range and plan for morning or late‑afternoon light-the pass road offers the clearest long-distance views of the Kakheti valley on calmer mornings and softer light in the evening.
- Use roadside viewpoints and small villages on the Kakheti side as staging points-many visitors only drive the pass and miss short detours into vineyards and hilltop lookouts that give panoramic perspectives of the Alazani valley.
- Avoid peak holiday periods on the pass (weekends in summer and harvest time) if you want quieter stops; early weekday mornings typically have far fewer tour buses and car convoys.
Best Time to Visit Tsiv-Gombori Range #
Late spring through early autumn is best for comfortable hiking and reliable access across this Caucasus-range area.
Weather & Climate near Tsiv-Gombori Range #
Tsiv-Gombori Range'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 -6°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (767 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 27 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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