Temperature Comfort in Georgia
Temperature comfort is not just about whether a country is warm or cold. It describes how often outdoor life feels thermally easy: without strong cold, oppressive heat, heavy humidity or large seasonal swings.
What the Indicator Measures
The updated index combines several climate signals: months with comfortable average temperatures, relative humidity, days above 35 °C and seasonal variation in monthly mean temperatures. This prevents warm-humid locations from ranking too highly simply because their temperatures are stable.
Context for Georgia
Georgia sits in the middle range because its climate is highly divided. The Black Sea coast around Batumi has mild winters but humid summers. Tbilisi and eastern Georgia have a more continental pattern with hot summers and cooler winters. The Caucasus mountain regions bring short, fresh summers and long cold winters.
Regional Differences
For relocation decisions, the exact region matters more than the national average. The coast is better for avoiding harsh winters, but humidity and rain are part of the package. Tbilisi and Kakheti are drier but take summer heat more seriously. Higher elevations reduce heat exposure, but winter conditions become more demanding.
How the Score Is Derived
The measured starting value is 62 points. This is a harmonised temperature-comfort index on a 1-to-100 scale. Georgia therefore offers usable comfort periods, but not a uniformly mild year-round temperature profile.
Sources
- World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal - Georgia climate resources
- National Environmental Agency Georgia - meteorology, climate and warnings
- National Environmental Agency Georgia - meteorological services and weather data
This article was created on June 1, 2026
