SeasonMapKazbegi weather in January
Georgia
January in Kazbegi: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Kazbegi · #941 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kazbegi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 33°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 15°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 29.7 cm / 11.7 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 Kazbegi 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.
BusyWinter / New Year break in Georgia, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kazbegi'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).
Toughest weatherKazbegi's weather peaks August–October, best around September.
January coincides with Military Highway closures.
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What's on in Kazbegi in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Military Highway closures
1 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyRiskThe only road from Tbilisi crosses the Jvari Pass, and avalanche control shuts it without much notice through the winter. Getting stuck on the wrong side of it for a day or two is routine here. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kazbegi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kazbegi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kazbegi?
- January in Kazbegi: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kazbegi on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Kazbegi in January?
- In January, Kazbegi averages a daily high of 0.6°C and a low of -9.3°C, with about 30.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kazbegi in January?
- Kazbegi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
- Does it snow in Kazbegi in January?
- Kazbegi sees roughly 29.7 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Caucasus — January
Within 300 km: Gudauri's Ski season around 10 Dec – 15 Apr, and Tbilisi's Caucasus ski season around 15 Dec – 10 Apr.