Bakuriani weather in May

May in Bakuriani: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 23 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Bakuriani🇬🇪 Georgia · Caucasus · Ski30
  1. 92Jan
  2. 89Feb
  3. 81Mar
  4. 58Apr
  5. 30May
  6. 12Jun
  7. 14Jul
  8. 16Aug
  9. 18Sep
  10. 37Oct
  11. 68Nov
  12. 83Dec

#8 of 12 months in Bakuriani · #1382 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 30/100 (tier F)

Days
15°C
Nights
5°C
Wet days
23
Sun
9.9 h
Humidity
82%
Daylight
15 h
Bakuriani, Georgia
Photo: Lloyd Alozie · Pexels

Traveller notes on Bakuriani in May

Notes from nearby Kutaisi (89 km away)

Bakuriani doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about Kutaisi, close enough to share the season.

Forum posters call May a good period to visit Georgia's lowlands generally - around 20C with real rain chances, everything intensely green from the spring moisture. Regulars specifically recommend later May over earlier in the month: fewer rainy days by then, with flowers and greenery at their most vivid. Rain in May tends to be short and clears quickly rather than settling in, so posters say it's manageable with a bit of trip flexibility rather than a reason to avoid the month. In the surrounding mountains, though, it's still chilly enough that a warm raincoat stays necessary even as the lowlands warm up - a reminder that Kutaisi's own valley weather doesn't extend to nearby highland day trips like Sataplia Park.
Tripadvisor community · May · 1 month ago · about Kutaisi · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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.
BakurianiAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
BakurianiOctoberRegular · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
BakurianiJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
BakurianiMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Bakuriani climate normals — May

Daytime high15°C / 58°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 40°F
Feels like (high)14°C / 57°F
Rainfall186 mm / 7.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days23 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point6°C / 43°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight14.5 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall6.2 cm / 2.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)46🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Bakuriani in May

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.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).

Fair weatherBakuriani's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

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What's on in Bakuriani in May

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

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    Between the seasons

    5 Apr – 31 May · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosures

    The lifts stop, the snow goes to slush and mud, and the trails higher up are not walkable yet. Half the guesthouses shut and the ones that stay open sell rooms for a fraction of the January rate.

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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 May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Bakuriani?
May in Bakuriani: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 23 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Bakuriani on SeasonMap's comfort score (30/100).
What is the weather like in Bakuriani in May?
In May, Bakuriani averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 185.5 mm of rain over roughly 23.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Bakuriani in May?
Bakuriani has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.
Does it snow in Bakuriani in May?
Bakuriani sees roughly 6.2 cm of snowfall in May.

Within 300 km: Elbrus' Spring corn snow around 15 Mar – 15 May, and Gudauri's Lomisoba pilgrimage around 15 May – 20 Jun.