SeasonMapBakuriani weather in January
Georgia
January in Bakuriani: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Bakuriani · #243 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bakuriani climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -10°C / 13°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 41 cm / 16.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bakuriani in January
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.
Peak crowdsSki season, New Year holidays, Winter / New Year break in Georgia(estimated)
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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 January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Bakuriani in January
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 ↗
- Holiday
New Year holidays
31 Dec – 8 JanNational holidayCrowdedBook earlyGeorgia takes the first week of January off and a large part of Tbilisi drives up here for it. Lift queues and room rates are at their worst of the year, and the road up from Borjomi backs up on the Sunday. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 41 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.
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Bakuriani in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bakuriani?
- January in Bakuriani: cold, 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 (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Bakuriani in January?
- In January, Bakuriani averages a daily high of 0.1°C and a low of -10.4°C, with about 46.9 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bakuriani in January?
- Bakuriani has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
- Does it snow in Bakuriani in January?
- Bakuriani sees roughly 41 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Caucasus — January
Within 300 km: Tbilisi's Caucasus ski season around 15 Dec – 10 Apr, and Gudauri's Ski season around 10 Dec – 15 Apr.