What to see, where to stay and the best time to visit Borjomi, Georgia.
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Borjomi is a small spa town in central Georgia, known for its mineral water and the forested Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park on its edge. Visitors come to walk through Borjomi Central Park, try the warm sulphur pools, ride the cable car and explore old streets with faded 19th-century buildings. Nearby you can hike to the Green Monastery or Petre Fortress. The best month to visit is September, when the park trails and town are at their most pleasant.
Two days are enough to see the park, sulphur pools, cable car, museum and old town streets, with time left for a half-day hike into Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
Borjomi town centre
This long, wooded park follows the Borjomula river up a narrow gorge. Near the entrance you can drink Borjomi mineral water straight from the spring pavilion. It is the main reason most people come to town, and it is pleasant even on a short visit.
Upper end of Borjomi Central Park
These are open-air pools of warm sulphur water, reached by a walk up the gorge through the park. Bring a towel and swimwear. The walk there is part of the appeal.
Likani, western edge of Borjomi
This is one of Georgia's largest protected areas, with marked trails through thick forest and mountain meadows. Stop at the visitor centre first for maps and trail advice. Some longer trails need overnight stays in shelters, so plan ahead.
Borjomi Central Park
The cable car runs from the park up to a plateau above the gorge. From the top you get wide views over the town and the forested hills. It is an easy way to see the landscape without a steep climb.
Chitakhevi, near Borjomi
This is a small stone church in a quiet forest valley, still used by monks. The walk in from the road goes through the woods. Dress modestly, as it is an active monastery.
Above the Mtkvari river, near Borjomi
These are the ruins of a medieval fortress on a rocky hill that once guarded the gorge. The path up is short but steep and uneven. At the top there are good views of the valley and the river.
Borjomi town centre
This small museum covers the history of the town and the region. It explains the town's time as a Russian imperial resort and the story of its mineral water. It is a useful stop on a rainy day.
Borjomi town centre
This is a wooden house with a painted Persian-style balcony, built for an Iranian diplomat. It is one of the most distinctive buildings in town. Most visitors see it from the street while walking through the centre.
Borjomi town centre
Walk the streets along the river to see old wooden villas with carved balconies from the town's resort years. Many are worn and some are in poor repair, but together they give the town its character. Go early or late in the day for the best light in the gorge.
Average weather and our month score, from 10 years of climate data.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / -5°C | 12 days (90 mm) | 5.9 h/day | 2.1/10 |
| February | 7°C / -4°C | 11 days (81 mm) | 6.8 h/day | 3.2/10 |
| March | 9°C / -1°C | 17 days (111 mm) | 7.1 h/day | 3.8/10 |
| April | 15°C / 3°C | 14 days (97 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| May | 19°C / 8°C | 17 days (119 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| June | 24°C / 13°C | 16 days (113 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| July | 26°C / 15°C | 16 days (82 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 5.7/10 |
| August | 28°C / 16°C | 11 days (52 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 5.7/10 |
| Best month: September | 23°C / 12°C | 10 days (71 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| October | 17°C / 6°C | 12 days (105 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| November | 11°C / 1°C | 11 days (94 mm) | 6.7 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| December | 6°C / -3°C | 12 days (108 mm) | 5.8 h/day | 2.7/10 |
Days top out near 5°C with lows around -5°C, and rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Cold, damp weather makes this a quiet, low-scoring month for Borjomi.
Highs reach about 6.5°C with 11 rain days. Still cold and scores stay low, though sun hours start to creep up to 6.8.
Highs climb to 9.4°C but rain days jump to 16.6, the wettest spell of the year. Scores remain weak as the thaw brings mud and showers.
Highs reach 14.9°C with 13.9 rain days. Conditions turn pleasant and this is rated a good month to visit.
Highs of 18.7°C come with the year's highest rainfall at 119mm over 17.2 days. Still a good month, but pack for frequent showers.
Highs hit 23.9°C with 16.4 rain days and rising sun hours of 11.5. A good month for warmer, greener weather.
Highs reach 25.7°C, among the warmest of the year, with 15.6 rain days. Scores dip slightly to an ok rating despite strong sun hours of 11.4.
The hottest month, with highs of 28°C and only 10.9 rain days. Rated ok overall, as heat balances out the drier skies.
Highs of 23.1°C pair with just 9.7 rain days, the lowest of the year. This is the best-scoring month, with warm, drier conditions.
Highs drop to 16.7°C with 12 rain days and 105mm of rain. Scores stay good as autumn colours set in with milder temperatures.
Highs fall to 10.7°C with 11.3 rain days. Cooling, damp weather brings an ok rating as daylight and sun hours shrink to 6.7.
Highs of 6.1°C and lows near -3.4°C mark the return of winter cold, with 11.7 rain days. Scores drop again, reflecting the tough, dark conditions.
Climate averages 2015–2024 · Best time to visit Georgia →
The best areas to base yourself and who each one suits.
Good for first-timers, budget travellers, public transport users
The practical heart of town, along the main road and the river, with shops, a market, banks and eateries. It is handy for marshrutkas and trains, and the park is an easy walk away. Drawback: traffic on the main road can be noisy, and the area feels more functional than charming.
Good for couples, quiet stays, spa-goers
A green, calm area on the western edge of town, known for the former Romanov palace grounds and resort-style sanatoriums along the river. It suits people who want forest walks and rest more than restaurants. Drawback: it is a longer walk or a short taxi ride from the centre, with fewer places to eat.
Good for families, views, longer stays
Residential streets climbing the slopes around town, where many guesthouses are in family homes with gardens. They are quiet at night and often have views over the valley and forest. Drawback: the streets are steep, which is hard work with luggage or small children, and some have rough access roads.
Good for hikers, nature lovers, people with a car
A small village in the forest on the road towards Bakuriani, with cooler air and pine woods. It is a good base if you want to hike and escape the town crowds. Drawback: you depend on a car, taxi or the narrow-gauge train, and there are very few shops or restaurants.
This town gives its name to Georgia's most famous sparkling water, pulled from natural springs in Borjomi Park. Locals drink it warm straight from the source taps, believing it helps digestion.
A boat-shaped bread filled with cheese and topped with butter and a raw egg, found in nearly every café in Borjomi. It's eaten for breakfast or as a quick lunch while walking through the park.
These are large dumplings filled with spiced meat and broth, eaten by hand and held by the twisted top knot. They're a common dinner dish in the restaurants around the town centre.
Strings of walnuts dipped repeatedly in grape juice thickened with flour, then dried until chewy. Vendors near the park entrance sell them as a sweet snack to take on short hikes.
Borjomi sits in a valley close to Georgia's wine-growing regions, so local restaurants often serve regional reds and whites with meals. It's typically ordered to go with khachapuri or grilled meat.
Borjomi is okay in August, with a score of 5.7 out of 10. Days are warm, with highs of 28°C, but it is the sunniest month at 12 hours of sun and fairly dry with just 10.9 rain days. The heat and summer crowds keep it from scoring higher.
September is the best month, scoring 7.7 out of 10. Highs average 23.1°C and lows 11.9°C, rain drops to 9.7 days and 71mm, and sunshine stays strong at 10.2 hours a day. This mix of mild temperatures and drier weather makes it the top-rated month.
Two to three days cover the main sights. Borjomi Central Park, the Sulphur Pools, and the Cable Car each take 1 to 3 hours, while a trip into Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park can fill half a day or more if you want to hike further.
Yes. From December to February, highs stay between 4.8°C and 6.5°C, and lows drop to -5.3°C in January. These months also score lowest, 2.1 to 3.2 out of 10, due to the cold and lower sunshine of 5.8 to 6.8 hours a day.
May gets the most rain, with 119mm over 17.2 days. March and June also see frequent rain, each with more than 16 rain days. August and September are the driest months, with 52mm and 71mm respectively.
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