The capital of the ancient Kingdom of Colchis, Kutaisi is located in the center-west of Georgia (with 145,000 inhabitants, it is the third in the country), in the region of Imereti (of which it is the capital), and at 42 degrees north latitude.
descends from the Caucasus Mountains in the north, passes through the city of Kutaisi and then turns west, passes through Samtredia and finally flows into the Black Sea at Poti.
The climate of Kutaisi is similar to that of the Black Sea coast, which is located 85 km (52 mi) to the west, however, it is a bit more continental and less rainy.
is still quite abundant, as it amounts to about 1,360 mm (53.5 in) per year. The rainiest season is autumn, however, rainfall exceeds 100 mm (4 in) per month from September to March.
, from December to February, is quite mild and rainy. The average temperature in January is around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
There can be very mild periods, during which the temperature reaches and exceeds 20 °C (68 °F) even in the middle of winter.
or rain mixed with snow can fall. Since the winter is rainy, heavy snowfall can occur under certain conditions.
On the coldest nights, the temperature drops below freezing, although usually only slightly. More rarely, it drops to lower values. The coldest record is -13.1 °C (8.4 °F), set in January 1950. In recent decades, the temperature dropped to -8.5 °C (16.5 °F) at the end of February 1985, to -9.8 °C (14.4 °F) in February 1993, and to -9.2 °C (15.5 °F) in January 2017.
, from June to August, is hot and quite sunny, however, rain and thunderstorms are quite frequent even in this season. The average for August, the hottest month, is 25.5 °C (78 °F).
Unlike on the coast, there can be very hot periods, during which the temperature exceeds 35 °C (95 °F), and sometimes even 40 °C (104 °F).
The highest record is 43.1 °C (109.6 °F), set in July 2000. In August 2010, the average maximum was 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
6.7 °C, with a minimum of
3.7 °C and a maximum of
9.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.2 °C in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
21.4 °C in January 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
138.2 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
February is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.2 °C, with a minimum of
3.6 °C and a maximum of
10.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.8 °C in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
23.8 °C in February 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
117 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.2 °C and a maximum of
14.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.5 °C in March 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
133.8 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.8 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
19.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.1 °C in April 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
33.9 °C in April 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
86 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
14 °C and a maximum of
24.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.1 °C in May 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
37.6 °C in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
84.7 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.7 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.5 °C in June 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in June 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
101.1 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
20.5 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
43.1 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
86.4 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.4 °C, with a minimum of
20.7 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
13.4 °C in August 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
42.2 °C in August 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
77.6 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.7 °C in September 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
116.5 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
13.8 °C and a maximum of
22.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3 °C in October 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
35.2 °C in October 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
144.9 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
8.8 °C and a maximum of
16 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-1 °C in November 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
27.2 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
129.2 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.6 °C, with a minimum of
5.5 °C and a maximum of
11.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.7 °C in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
24.6 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
142.8 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 69%.