Bakuriani weather in February
February in Bakuriani: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#2 of 12 months in Bakuriani · #194 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 1°C
- Nights
- -8°C
- Wet days
- 12
- Sun
- 7.7 h
- Humidity
- 79%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Bakuriani in February
Forum posters name February as one of the best months for snow sports in Georgia's mountain resorts, with conditions generally milder and more settled than the colder depths of January. Posters describe a real temperature gap between the capital and the mountains: while Tbilisi itself might sit around 5C, Bakuriani and similar resort towns run notably colder, dropping further still after dark. Posters recommend staying at least one night in Bakuriani itself to make the most of its three main ski areas (Didveli, Kokhta and Tetri), alongside winter activities like snow biking and sledging, rather than treating it purely as a day trip from Tbilisi.
Other months in Bakuriani
Bakuriani-forum threads on an April visit describe lifts as genuinely closing officially mid-month, posters naming this as when cable cars and regular skiing stop for the season. Regulars call patchy snow genuinely still present in spots after that, several posters naming a walk-in required to reach any remaining snow once lifts shut down. Posters call snow bikes a real alternative activity, several regulars naming these as continuing into late April as a novelty option once lift-served skiing ends. Regulars call checking current lift status genuinely essential before an April trip, several threads naming this standard given how firmly the season winds down by mid-month. Posters recommend real flexible expectations for an April visit, several regulars calling this standard given how little skiing infrastructure remains open this late. The record: 10C days, -0.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 119.4mm across nearly 18 days and 80 percent humidity.
Bakuriani-forum threads on an October visit describe real accumulation as unusual in mid-October, though caps stay visible on the surrounding mountain tops throughout the month. Regulars call the skiing season here starting after the tenth of December, several posters warning against expecting lift-served winter conditions this early. Posters call one October notably different, an early system on the twenty-fourth bringing genuine accumulation to the wider Georgia region though many cars were unprepared for it. Regulars call Bakuriani a genuine year-round outdoor resort, horseback riding and mountain activities cited as real options alongside the winter draw. Posters recommend flexible October plans regardless of the forecast, several threads describing conditions here as capable of shifting with little warning this time of year. The record: 12.5C days feeling like 10C, 3.2C nights, an extraordinarily high 82.9mm across nearly 13 days and 81 percent humidity.
Bakuriani-forum threads on what to do in June describe this as genuinely the off-season locally, posters calling many guesthouses quieter than during winter. Regulars call hiking, trekking and horse or quad riding the real summer draws, activities considerably different from the resort's colder months. Posters describe the evergreen forest reserve around town as genuinely worth a walk regardless of season, real fresh air and pine scenery a standing local highlight. Regulars recommend combining a Bakuriani stay with wider Georgia day trips, cultural and culinary excursions a real option given the town's limited June offerings. Posters call real layers still sensible for the evening chill despite comfortable daytime warmth. Regulars recommend checking which ropeway or cable car services are actually running, several capable of reduced summer schedules. The record: 18.9C days feeling like 19C, 9.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 147.7mm across over 20 days and 81 percent humidity.
Bakuriani-forum threads comparing this resort against nearby Gudauri call Bakuriani the better pick for kids and beginners, easier slopes across its four linked areas of Didveli, Tatra, Kokta and Mitarbi. Posters describe snow activities as generally winding down after March fifteenth, real caution warranted for a late-March trip specifically for skiing. Regulars call December and January the strongest months locally, real melt setting in noticeably by March even with the elevation. Posters recommend booking a professional instructor ahead, English, Russian and Georgian-speaking options commonly available at the base. Regulars describe Bakuriani as a genuine village rather than a purely purpose-built resort, hotels and restaurants set up for longer stays. Posters recommend checking current snow status before a March visit. The record: 4.3C days feeling like 1C, -4.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 113.1mm across nearly 18 days and 81 percent humidity.
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Bakuriani climate normals — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bakuriani in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySki season, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bakuriani's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherBakuriani's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bakuriani in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
1 Dec – 31 Mar · usuallyCrowdedFour small linked areas of gentle, tree-lined runs on a high plateau, which is why Georgians learn here rather than at Gudauri. Cover is reliable by late December and thins fast once March turns. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 50 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bakuriani — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bakuriani?
Bakuriani in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Bakuriani?
- February in Bakuriani: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Bakuriani on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Bakuriani in February?
- In February, Bakuriani averages a daily high of 0.9°C and a low of -8.4°C, with about 59.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bakuriani in February?
- Bakuriani has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in February.
- Does it snow in Bakuriani in February?
- Bakuriani sees roughly 50.1 cm of snowfall in February.
Within 300 km: Mestia's Lamproba torch festival around 5–25 Feb, and Tbilisi's Caucasus ski season around 15 Dec – 10 Apr.