What to see, where to stay and the best time to visit Batumi, Georgia.
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Batumi is a Black Sea city in Georgia, mixing a palm-lined seafront with an old town of narrow streets, plus mountain day trips nearby. It's a mixed destination: beach time, city walking, and nature all within reach. Visit in July, August or September for warm weather and swimming, or come in April for a quieter, cooler trip before the summer crowds arrive.
Two to three days cover the Old Town, Boulevard and a day trip to Gonio Fortress or Makhuntseti Waterfall. Add a day if you want the Botanical Garden too.
Seafront
A long, tree-lined promenade that runs beside the Black Sea beach, with walking and cycling paths, cafés and public art. It is the easiest way to get a feel for the city, and it is best at sunset or in the evening, when locals come out to walk.
Mtsvane Kontskhi (north of the city)
A large garden on a steep hillside above the sea, with plants from many climate zones and good views over the coast. Wear comfortable shoes because the paths go up and down a lot, and avoid it on very hot or rainy days.
Old Town
The historic centre has restored 19th-century buildings, small streets and Europe Square with its golden Medea statue. It is compact and easy to explore on foot, with many cafés and restaurants nearby.
Old Town
An enclosed square built in an Italian style, with mosaics, a clock tower and outdoor restaurants. It is newly built rather than historic, but it is a pleasant place to stop for a drink, especially in the evening.
Seafront
A large moving metal sculpture of two figures who slowly come together and move apart, based on a famous love story set in the Caucasus. It stands at the end of the boulevard and is most interesting after dark, when it is lit up.
Old Town
A cable car that climbs from near the centre to a hilltop viewpoint with a restaurant. From the top you can see the city, the port and the mountains behind; skip it on cloudy days when the view is poor.
Gonio (south of Batumi)
A large Roman and Byzantine-era fortress with strong stone walls and archaeological remains inside. It is a short trip from the city and gives some real history to balance the modern buildings of Batumi.
Near the port
A working market where you choose fresh Black Sea fish and have it cooked in the small restaurants next door. It is simple and practical rather than pretty, and a good place for an informal meal.
Makhuntseti (Adjara mountains)
A tall waterfall and a medieval stone arched bridge in the green valley inland from Batumi. It is an easy trip into the mountains, and it can be combined with a stop at local wine and food places along the road.
Average weather and our month score, from 10 years of climate data.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 3°C | 15 days (217 mm) | 5.3 h/day | 11°C | 2.6/10 |
| February | 12°C / 4°C | 14 days (151 mm) | 6.4 h/day | 10°C | 3.8/10 |
| March | 14°C / 5°C | 17 days (191 mm) | 6.8 h/day | 11°C | 4.6/10 |
| Best month: April | 18°C / 9°C | 12 days (104 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 13°C | 7.6/10 |
| May | 21°C / 13°C | 15 days (127 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 17°C | 7.1/10 |
| June | 24°C / 18°C | 16 days (166 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 23°C | 7.4/10 |
| Best month: July | 26°C / 20°C | 19 days (246 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 26°C | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: August | 27°C / 22°C | 18 days (196 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 28°C | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: September | 25°C / 18°C | 16 days (251 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 26°C | 7.9/10 |
| October | 21°C / 14°C | 14 days (311 mm) | 7.3 h/day | 21°C | 7.0/10 |
| November | 17°C / 9°C | 13 days (218 mm) | 6.8 h/day | 17°C | 6.6/10 |
| December | 13°C / 5°C | 13 days (215 mm) | 5.7 h/day | 14°C | 4.4/10 |
Highs reach 10.5°C with 15.3 rain days, the wettest stretch of the year; the lowest score of 2.6 reflects cold, damp conditions.
Still chilly at 11.9°C high with 13.9 rain days; score rises slightly to 3.8 but sea stays cold at 10.4°C.
Highs climb to 13.8°C but rain days jump to 16.7, the highest count of the year; score of 4.6 marks it an okay shoulder month.
Highs hit 18.1°C with rain days down to 12 and sun hours up to 9.1; this is the top-scoring month at 7.6.
Warm at 21°C high, sea reaches 17.1°C, though 14.5 rain days persist; a solid 7.1 score for early summer travel.
Highs reach 24.4°C and the sea warms to 23.3°C, ideal for swimming, despite 16.4 rain days; scores a good 7.4.
Hot at 25.6°C with the sea at 26.4°C, but 18.9 rain days and 246mm of rain bring frequent summer downpours; score 8.
The warmest month at 26.6°C high, sea peaks at 28.1°C, with 18.1 rain days; tied for the top score of 8.
Highs stay at 24.6°C with sea still warm at 26°C, though rainfall spikes to 251mm over 15.7 days; scores 7.9.
Highs drop to 20.8°C and rainfall climbs to 311mm, the wettest total of the year, over 14.1 rain days; still a good 7 score.
Cooler at 16.9°C high with 218mm of rain over 12.8 days; sun hours fall to 6.8 but the score holds at a good 6.6.
Highs fall to 13.1°C with 12.8 rain days and only 5.7 sun hours, marking the start of the damp, dim season; score drops to 4.4.
Climate averages 2015–2024 · Best time to visit Georgia →
The best areas to base yourself and who each one suits.
Good for first-timers, food, walking
The historic centre around Europe Square and Piazza has restored buildings, cafes and most of the city's sights within walking distance, and the seafront boulevard is close by. It is the easiest base if you want to explore on foot without taxis. Drawback: bars and restaurants make some streets noisy late at night in summer.
Good for first-timers, beach, couples
The strip along Batumi Boulevard gives you direct access to the pebble beach, the promenade and its cycle path, with the Old Town a short walk inland. It is a good choice if the sea is your main reason for coming. Drawback: it gets crowded and loud in peak summer, and sea-view rooms are in high demand.
Good for beach, families, modern apartments
This newer district south of the centre is mostly high-rise apartment towers along a long, wide seafront promenade. You get more space and a calmer beach than in the centre. Drawback: many blocks are still under construction, and the Old Town is a long walk or a taxi ride away.
Good for nature lovers, quiet, return visitors
North of the city, this greener, quieter area sits near the Batumi Botanical Garden, with hills running down to the sea. It suits people who want calm evenings and walks rather than nightlife. Drawback: the terrain is hilly, and you will need a bus or taxi to reach central Batumi.
Good for beach, families, slow travel
These seaside villages south of Batumi, towards the Turkish border, are known for clearer water and a more relaxed pace, and Gonio has its Roman-era fortress. They are good for a beach-focused stay away from city noise. Drawback: they are far from the city centre, and evening options are limited outside summer.
This is Batumi's own version of Georgia's cheese bread. It's a boat-shaped pastry filled with melted cheese, topped with a raw egg and a knob of butter, mixed together at the table before eating.
These are large soup dumplings filled with spiced meat and broth. Locals eat them by hand, holding the twisted top, and leave that knob on the plate uneaten.
Being a coastal city, Batumi serves grilled or fried fish from the Black Sea in restaurants along the seafront, often with little more than lemon and herbs.
Beyond the Adjaruli style, bakeries around the city sell other khachapuri shapes with cheese or bean fillings, sold as quick snacks from street stalls.
This is a candle-shaped sweet made of walnuts threaded on a string and dipped repeatedly in grape juice thickened with flour. It's sold at markets and along the seaside promenade as a portable snack.
Georgia's long winemaking tradition shows up on Batumi's menus, with local and regional wines served alongside meals in most restaurants in the city.
Yes. August scores 8 out of 10, the city's top rating. The high hits 26.6°C and the sea reaches 28.1°C, the warmest of the year. Rain still falls on about 18 days, but with 9.8 hours of sun daily, most days stay dry enough for the beach.
July, August and September tie for the top score of around 8, with April close behind at 7.6. July and August bring the warmest seas, 26.4°C and 28.1°C. September keeps a warm sea at 26°C but cools slightly to a 24.6°C high, with fewer rain days than summer.
Two to three days cover the main sights. The Boulevard takes 2–3 hours, Old Town and Europe Square 1–2 hours, and the Botanical Garden half a day. Add a day for trips to Gonio Fortress or Makhuntseti Waterfall, both outside the city centre.
No, it stays cool and wet. January and February score only 2.6 and 3.8. Highs sit at 10.5°C and 11.9°C, with 15.3 and 13.9 rain days a month, and sunshine drops to around 5–6 hours a day.
Yes, October scores 7, rated good. The high is 20.8°C and the sea stays swimmable at 21.4°C. Rainfall is heavier than summer at 311mm, the wettest month of the year, so pack for showers even though temperatures stay mild.
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