A subtropical Black Sea port in western Georgia, Batumi has been a trading hub since ancient Greek times when it was known as Bathys. The city experienced a dramatic transformation in the 2010s with bold modern architecture alongside its Art Nouveau and Belle Epoque heritage. Its botanical garden, founded in 1912, contains over 5,000 plant species from nine climate zones on terraces above the sea.
Batumi has real seasons: summer sits around 24°C and winter around 9°C.
Most of the rain falls in autumn, least in spring. The wettest month is September, with 330 mm.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: March averages an AQI of 51, while October clears to 37.
Days stretch to about 15.0 hours of light in June and shrink to 9.0 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
No month in Batumi matches what you're after, so come for the place rather than the weather. Expect decent internet (45 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €750 a month).
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