Founded in the 5th century AD by King Vakhtang Gorgasali, who discovered its warm sulfur springs, Tbilisi sits in a deep valley along the Kura River. Georgia's capital has been destroyed and rebuilt 29 times throughout its turbulent history at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Its sulfur baths, carved balconies, and ancient churches reflect Persian, Ottoman, and Russian influences layered over Georgian tradition.
Nights sit around 16°C and afternoons around 27°C, though some days reach 33°C.
Tbilisi has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 32°C, winter ones around 9°C.
Some summer days reach 37°C, and some winter nights drop below freezing.
Most of the rain falls in summer, least in winter. The wettest month is June, with 78 mm.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: January averages an AQI of 62, while June clears to 45.
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.
For what you're after, the best months in Tbilisi are June – August. Expect decent internet (48 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €900 a month).
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