Kazbegi weather in September

September in Kazbegi: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kazbegi🇬🇪 Georgia · Caucasus · Trekking87
  1. 60Jan
  2. 65Feb
  3. 71Mar
  4. 78Apr
  5. 77May
  6. 76Jun
  7. 79Jul
  8. 85Aug
  9. 87Sep
  10. 83Oct
  11. 75Nov
  12. 65Dec

#1 of 12 months in Kazbegi · #379 of 1413 destinations to visit in September · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Days
16°C
Nights
8°C
Wet days
15
Sun
9.7 h
Humidity
82%
Daylight
13 h
Kazbegi, Georgia
Photo: Boris Ulzibat · Pexels

Traveller notes on Kazbegi in September

Forum posters describe September temperatures in the Kazbegi mountains as genuinely variable, ranging from around 20C down to as cold as 5C depending on conditions, with one visitor reporting rain around 17C by day and nights dropping to 10-13C. Posters generally describe early September as less likely to bring rain and sometimes still hot, while the latter half of the month tends to cool down and turn wetter. Posters consistently recommend warm layers - jackets, a light coat, and rain gear - for any Kazbegi-Shatili trekking regardless of exact dates, since rainy days are a normal part of the route. Posters generally still rate September as a solid month for trekking here, provided visitors come prepared for cold nights and a real chance of rain.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Kazbegi

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.
KazbegiNovemberRegular · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Kazbegi-forum threads on a winter visit describe the Georgian Military Highway as genuinely prone to closure after heavy snowfall, posters calling the stretch toward Gudauri and beyond the more weather-sensitive section. Regulars call Kazbegi itself not really a winter sports destination, posters recommending nearby Gudauri for anyone chasing skiing, real lift infrastructure there that Kazbegi lacks. Posters describe snow cover as genuinely deep by February, well over a meter in spots making unguided winter hiking a real challenge. Regulars call checking road status before departing Tbilisi standing advice, conditions capable of shifting with real speed. Posters recommend real cold-weather layers regardless of how the day starts, temperatures swinging considerably. Regulars call the Gergeti Trinity Church hike still doable in good conditions, winter gear and caution essential. The record: 1.4C days feeling like -2C, -8.3C nights, 29.9mm across nearly 7 days and 74 percent humidity.
KazbegiFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Kazbegi-forum threads on late-May and early-June conditions describe both months as genuinely workable for hiking, posters calling occasional showers real but typically brief, passing quickly enough to rarely spoil a full day. Regulars call daytime readings comfortably mild with nights turning noticeably cooler, real layers standing advice for anyone out past sunset. Posters recommend a mix of short and long sleeves alongside a warmer layer, adjusting through the day more useful than any single outfit choice. Regulars describe June through September as the real core of the hiking season, ground conditions generally favorable and snow largely cleared from lower and mid trails by this point. Posters call the Gergeti Trinity Church hike worth doing regardless of a passing shower. Regulars recommend real waterproof layers even on a promising forecast. The record: 18.3C days feeling like 20C, 9.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 273.8mm across nearly 25 days and 84 percent humidity.
KazbegiJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Kazbegi-forum threads on mid-to-late October describe a genuinely striking contrast, real accumulation visible on the higher peaks while the valley floor and lower trails often stay green well into the month. Posters are consistent nights turn properly cold by October, warm layers non-negotiable regardless of how mild a given afternoon feels down in town. Regulars report that even early-to-mid October a real system can move through, one poster noting conditions already turning wintry at higher elevation. The Gergeti Trinity Church hike is still doable most of the month, though posters recommend checking current trail conditions given how quickly things shift at elevation this late in the season. Avoiding an active wet spell is standing advice given how slick trails get. Regulars call October a genuinely dramatic, photogenic month despite the real cold. The record: 12.1C days feeling like 10C, 3.1C nights, a notably high 16.9cm of fresh accumulation and 80 percent humidity.
KazbegiOctoberRegular · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Kazbegi climate normals — September

Daytime high16°C / 62°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall122 mm / 4.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine9.7 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind6 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall4 cm / 1.6 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 September

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 crowdsTbilisi day-trip season, Summer holidays in Georgia, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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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).

Best weatherKazbegi's weather peaks August–October, best around September.

September includes Autumn in the valley.

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What's on in Kazbegi in September

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

  • Season

    Tbilisi day-trip season

    1 Jun – 30 SepDay-tripper crushCrowded

    Minibuses and tour cars come up from Tbilisi for the day and the church car park is full from eleven to four. Staying the night is the whole difference: the light before and after is the reason to come.

  • Season

    Trekking season

    10 Jun – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail season

    The walk up to Gergeti Trinity works most of the year, but the passes beyond it and the Chaukhi crossing to Juta only clear the snow in June and go again in October.

  • Nature

    Autumn in the valley

    25 Sep – 31 Oct · usuallyAutumn colour

    The birch and rowan below the treeline turn through October and the first snow usually caps Kazbek before the leaves are down. It is the clearest month for seeing the mountain at all.

What's on around the world in September →

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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Kazbegi?
September in Kazbegi: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Kazbegi on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Kazbegi in September?
In September, Kazbegi averages a daily high of 16.4°C and a low of 7.7°C, with about 121.5 mm of rain over roughly 15.1 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kazbegi in September?
Kazbegi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in September.
Does it snow in Kazbegi in September?
Kazbegi sees roughly 4 cm of snowfall in September.

Within 300 km: Gudauri's Alpine meadows and paragliding around 15 Jun – 15 Sep, and Tbilisi's Rtveli, the grape harvest around 5 Sep – 20 Oct.