When to go · Gudauri
Gudauri in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking)). Across Georgia: Rtveli and autumn colour; Tusheti closes.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Georgia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Georgia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking)). Across Georgia: Rtveli and autumn colour; Tusheti closes.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Gudauri's best window: Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking).
- JanuaryGreatInside Gudauri's best window: Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking).
- FebruaryGreatInside Gudauri's best window: Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking).
- MarchGreatInside Gudauri's best window: Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking).
Weather in October
- GudauriHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 7 days
- Greater Caucasus, Georgia · Kazbegi, Svaneti, Tusheti, Gudaurifine
Hiking July–September; Tusheti road open roughly June to early October; ski season December–March at Gudauri and Mestia.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Georgia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Georgia overall
- Medium
Georgia overall: Rtveli and autumn colour; Tusheti closes.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gudauri, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1
October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking)). Across Georgia: Rtveli and autumn colour; Tusheti closes.
January: Inside Gudauri's best window: Dec–Mar (ski season), Jun–Sep (hiking).
Gudauri: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings