Batumi in Winter 2026/27: Weather, What to Do and How to Get There
Batumi weather in winter: December, January, February
- December: rainy, and usually a little milder than January.
- January: the coldest month — published average highs around 9–10 °C and lows around 2–4 °C.
- February: average highs around 10–11 °C and lows around 2–4 °C; climate tables show less rain than in January.
Climate tables count rain on roughly every second day in winter, so pack a waterproof jacket and an umbrella. Snow is possible in Batumi. The sea is cold in winter: published monthly averages are about 8–11 °C in January and February, and December is a little warmer — fine for a walk on the Boulevard, but not a beach trip.
Is Batumi worth visiting in winter?
Winter is Batumi’s low season: many seasonal beach services and restaurants close, the city is quieter, and accommodation is often cheaper than in summer. It is worth it if you want mild winter weather by the sea and a quiet city break, or if you plan to spend New Year in Batumi. June to September is the usual beach season.
What to do in Batumi in winter
- Batumi Botanical Garden in winter: the garden can be visited in winter and lies about 9 km north of the centre. Check the garden’s current opening hours and ticket price before visiting.
- Argo cable car: Argo currently advertises a 22:00 closing time and a 39 GEL adult return ticket; check operations for your date. It is a panoramic viewpoint over the city and the coast.
- Batumi Dolphinarium: open in winter with a reduced programme of performances; check the current show calendar before visiting.
- New Year on Europe Square: for New Year 2025/26, Europe Square hosted the main tree, a festive village and concerts. Check the official programme for the coming New Year. See our New Year in Tbilisi & Batumi guide.
- Gonio fortress: the ancient fortress about 12 km south of Batumi — check the winter opening hours before you go. More in our Batumi to Gonio guide.
- Makhuntseti waterfall: about 30 km inland and open year-round; check road conditions before heading into the mountains. See Batumi to Makhuntseti waterfall.
A ski trip from Batumi: Goderdzi
Goderdzi ski resort is about 110 km from Batumi. Treat it as a separate ski excursion that needs planning: allow for a long mountain drive and check road conditions before you set off. Goderdzi’s ski season is generally December to April — check the actual lift opening dates. For the January benchmark date only SUVs were offered on this route. The current indicative starting price is from about 351 GEL per car, not per person; check the cars and prices for your date above. Details in our Goderdzi ski resort guide.
See drivers & fixed prices: Batumi → Goderdzi
Getting to Batumi in winter: airport and city transfers
Batumi Airport is about a 10–15 minute drive from the centre, depending on traffic and your address. If your flight lands in Kutaisi or Tbilisi instead, you can continue to Batumi by private car with driver.
| Route | Distance (our route data) | Private transfer, per car |
|---|---|---|
| Batumi Airport → Batumi | ~7 km | from about 54 GEL |
| Kutaisi Airport → Batumi | ~150 km | from about 279 GEL |
| Tbilisi → Batumi | ~370 km | from about 469 GEL |
| Batumi → Goderdzi | ~112 km | from about 351 GEL |
Indicative starting prices in the table update from our system and are per car, not per person. Historical benchmark: checked on 14 October 2026 for 15 January 2027. The search box at the top of this page shows available cars and live prices for your date.
See drivers & fixed prices: Batumi Airport → Batumi
How booking a private transfer works
- Private car with driver for your group.
- Price per car, not per person: the price is shown before you book.
- No prepayment: pay the driver in cash.
- Free cancellation if your plans change.
More: Batumi travel guide, best day trips from Batumi, Batumi Airport to the city centre and Georgia in winter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Batumi in winter?
Mild and wet. January is the coldest month, with published average highs around 9-10 °C and lows around 2-4 °C, and climate tables count rain on roughly every second day in winter.
Is Batumi worth visiting in December?
Yes, if you are not looking for a beach: the city is quieter and accommodation is often cheaper than in summer, and you can visit the Botanical Garden and ride the Argo cable car. For New Year events, check the official programme.
Does it snow in Batumi?
Snow is possible in Batumi. For skiing, Goderdzi ski resort is about 110 km away; its season is generally December to April.
Can you swim in Batumi in winter?
It is not a beach trip: the sea is cold in winter, with published monthly averages of about 8-11 °C in January and February. June to September is the usual beach season.
Is Batumi Botanical Garden open in winter?
Yes, the garden can be visited in winter. Check its current opening hours and ticket price before you go.
How much is a transfer from Batumi Airport to the city?
Select your date in the search above to see available cars and the per-car price before booking. The drive takes about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic; there is no prepayment and cancellation is free.
Sources: temperatures, rain and sea — weather2travel.com and Weather Atlas; snow — Wikipedia and a climate study in the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia; low season — go.batumi-travel.ge and traveldoor.ge; Botanical Garden — Wikipedia and Visit Batumi; Argo cable car — argo-batumi.ge and Madloba; Dolphinarium — dolphinarium.ge and Georgia Guidebook; New Year 2025/26 — 1TV and Batumi Events; Gonio — Visit Batumi and georgiaabout.com; Makhuntseti — Visit Batumi, georgia.travel and Madloba; Goderdzi — georgia.travel and Visit Batumi; airport — Batumi International Airport and Turkish Airlines. Transfer starting prices — OrbiTrip pricing engine; historical route benchmark — 14 October 2026.
OrbiTrip Georgia — private transfers across Georgia with local drivers. Per-car price shown before booking, no prepayment.