Gudauri weather in November
November in Gudauri: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#6 of 12 months in Gudauri · #701 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 3°C
- Nights
- -5°C
- Wet days
- 7
- Sun
- 7.5 h
- Humidity
- 76%
- Daylight
- 10 h

Traveller notes on Gudauri in November
Notes from nearby Kazbegi (24 km away)
Gudauri doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Kazbegi, close enough to share the season.
Kazbegi-forum threads on a November visit call accumulation genuinely a coin flip this month, posters describing one recent year with no real snow until mid-December against a different year where mountain cover arrived from late October. Regulars call early November roads to Gergeti Trinity Church generally still accessible, real caution warranted since conditions shift fast depending on the year. Posters call yellow autumn color still visible on the drive up in early November, a genuine bonus alongside the mountain views themselves. Regulars call checking the forecast directly before setting out standard practice, ten to fourteen days of advance notice considered the practical planning window. Posters recommend real cold-weather layers regardless of how mild Tbilisi feels below, late November specifically flagged as risking real closures through to mid-April. The record: 7.2C days feeling like 5C, -2C nights, an extraordinarily high 36.9mm across over 6 days and 62 percent humidity.
Other months in Gudauri
Gudauri-forum threads on an April visit describe the season as genuinely running December through April, posters naming mid-April as the real sweet spot before things wind down. Regulars call resorts genuinely closing officially around mid-April, several posters naming cable cars and skiing as stopping then even as snow bikes keep running in some areas into late April. Posters call New Gudauri genuinely the more comfortable base, several regulars naming its modern infrastructure and closer hotels as real advantages over the older part of town. Regulars call early April genuinely still good for snow, several threads naming far fewer tourists and lower prices than peak season as the tradeoff worth making. Posters recommend timing a trip for mid-month if skiing is the priority, several regulars calling this standard given how quickly things close after. The record: 5.1C days, -2.1C nights, an extraordinarily high 104.2mm across nearly 14 days and 81 percent humidity.
Gudauri-forum threads on a May visit call the resort a winter-first destination, posters describing the skiing season as closed by April and May generally too early for reliable mountain weather. Regulars call real accumulation still visible and touchable at elevation in May, though conditions here are no longer suitable for the lifts or slopes themselves. Posters recommend nearby Kazbegi as a stronger May alternative, several regulars redirecting May travelers there instead of Gudauri specifically. Regulars call hotels and restaurants in Gudauri itself largely closed through the summer months, a real contrast with Stepantsminda which stays open and active. Posters recommend checking accommodation status directly before booking a May stay in Gudauri, several visitors reporting having an entire hotel to themselves with the on-site restaurant closed. The record: 9.9C days feeling like 8C, 2.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 143.5mm across nearly 19 days and 76 percent humidity.
Gudauri-forum threads asking whether real winter cover survives into July get a consistent answer: white patches remain visible on the highest peaks but anything at the resort's elevation has long melted out. Regulars call the resort largely dormant in summer, unlike many European mountain towns the cafes and shops mostly shutting down once the lifts stop turning. Posters recommend nearby Kazbegi or Stepantsminda instead for real summer activity, hiking and mountain scenery both better supported there. Regulars call the drive up still worthwhile for the views alone even with the resort quiet. Posters recommend real layers regardless of season, the exposed ridge running noticeably cooler and windier than the valley towns below. Regulars call checking which businesses are open before planning a stay, summer services here considerably reduced from winter. The record: 18.8C days feeling like 19C, 10.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 99.4mm across nearly 17 days and 75 percent humidity.
Gudauri-forum threads on a January trip to Georgia describe the ski season as genuinely underway by this point, most years starting around Christmas though posters call the exact opening date dependent on how much has fallen by then. Regulars describe January and February together as the strongest stretch for snow activities, skiing and snowmobiling both named as standing draws. Posters call Gudauri noticeably colder than lower resorts like Bakuriani given its higher elevation, snow here also melting later into spring. Regulars recommend a car with winter tires or four-wheel drive for the mountain road, heavy snowfall capable of closing access during a serious system. Posters describe recent winters as genuinely variable, some running drier than the historical norm. Regulars recommend checking current road and snow conditions before a winter mountain drive. The record: -4.5C days feeling like -9C, -11.9C nights, a notably high 49.7cm of fresh accumulation and 77 percent humidity.
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Gudauri climate normals — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gudauri in November
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.
BusyGiorgoba (Saint George's Day)(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gudauri'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 weatherGudauri's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gudauri in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Giorgoba (Saint George's Day)
23 NovReligious feastClosuresGeorgia's national day for its patron saint is kept with particular weight in the highland districts around Gudauri, with church bells, feasting and a public holiday nationwide. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gudauri — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gudauri?
Gudauri in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Gudauri?
- November in Gudauri: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Gudauri on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Gudauri in November?
- In November, Gudauri averages a daily high of 2.7°C and a low of -4.8°C, with about 45.2 mm of rain over roughly 7.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gudauri in November?
- Gudauri has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in November.
- Does it snow in Gudauri in November?
- Gudauri sees roughly 27.7 cm of snowfall in November.
Within 300 km: Elbrus' Ski season around 15 Nov – 15 May, and Batumi's Mandarin harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Dec.