Turtle Lake (Tbilisi)

Turtle Lake (Tbilisi) at a Glance#

Address: Turtle Lake (Kus Tba), Tbilisi, Georgia - recreational lake in the Vake/Mtatsminda area

About Turtle Lake (Tbilisi)#

Turtle Lake is a small recreational lake and park located on a forested hillside in Tbilisi, northwest of the city centre. It functions as a local leisure area with walking paths, cafes and seasonal boating.

The site has informal trails and viewpoints that look back over Tbilisi; there are picnic spots and modest visitor facilities rather than large commercial attractions. A cable car and local roads connect the lake area with lower city districts, making it a popular short excursion for residents and visitors.

The lake sits on the slopes near Mtatsminda and the Vake district, within easy reach of central Tbilisi and forming part of the city’s hillside green spaces.

Cable car access: A short cable car ride from central neighbourhoods provides a quick, scenic route to the lake and hilltop walking paths.
Recreation and best season: The lakeside park offers small boats, cafes and forested trails; best visited in spring to autumn for outdoor activities.

Tips for Visiting Turtle Lake (Tbilisi)#

Time your visit for late afternoon/sunset for sweeping views over Tbilisi-the lake's viewpoint provides one of the city's best skyline panoramas.
Use a short taxi or local minibus from the city center to reach the lake rather than attempting the steep uphill walk from lower neighborhoods if you want to save time and energy.
Visit on weekday mornings or weekdays overall if possible; weekend evenings can be noticeably busier with locals using the lakeside cafés and bars.

Best Time to Visit Turtle Lake (Tbilisi)#

Spring and early autumn are the best times to visit Turtle Lake in Tbilisi for mild weather and lower visitor numbers.

Summer (pleasant for outdoor activities)

Jun-Aug · 20-30°C

Warm and sunny - ideal for walking, boating and lakeside leisure but also the busiest time.

Shoulder seasons (best overall)

Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 10-20°C

Mild weather and fewer crowds make these months good for relaxed visits and hikes around the lake.

Winter

Nov-Mar · -5-5°C

Cold periods with possible frost or snow; the lake and paths are quieter and some services may be limited.

Weather & Climate near Turtle Lake (Tbilisi)#

Climate

Turtle Lake (Tbilisi)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (540 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustSeptemberJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

-13°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Acceptable	-2° - 5°	0°	21 mm	partly cloudy	69%	1.5 m/s	0.2 low	9.4h
February	Acceptable	-2° - 6°	0°	30 mm	partly cloudy	66%	1.9 m/s	0.4 low	10.5h
March	Acceptable	1° - 10°	4°	37 mm	overcast	61%	1.9 m/s	0.7 moderate	11.8h
April	Good	7° - 18°	12°	56 mm	overcast	61%	1.9 m/s	1.0 high	13.2h
May	Good	11° - 21°	16°	81 mm	overcast	60%	1.8 m/s	1.5 high	14.4h
June	Very Good	14° - 26°	20°	84 mm	partly cloudy	52%	1.7 m/s	1.9 very high	15.0h
July	Excellent	18° - 29°	23°	47 mm	partly cloudy	47%	1.7 m/s	2.0 very high	14.7h
August	Excellent	17° - 29°	23°	42 mm	partly cloudy	46%	1.6 m/s	1.7 very high	13.7h
September	Excellent	13° - 24°	19°	36 mm	partly cloudy	56%	1.6 m/s	1.2 high	12.3h
October	Very Good	8° - 18°	13°	44 mm	partly cloudy	67%	1.4 m/s	0.6 moderate	11.0h
November	Good	3° - 12°	7°	38 mm	partly cloudy	70%	1.4 m/s	0.3 low	9.7h
December	Acceptable	0° - 7°	2°	24 mm	partly cloudy	72%	1.5 m/s	0.2 low	9.1h