Georgia in December 2026: Weather by City, Ski Season, Christmas and Transfers
Weather in Georgia in December, city by city
- Tbilisi: expect cool December days and pack warm layers. More in our Tbilisi in winter guide.
- Batumi: cool in December, with rain to plan for. See Batumi in winter.
- Kutaisi: cool December weather — pack for winter sightseeing. See Kutaisi in winter.
- Mountains: conditions in the ski destinations differ from the cities, and mountain-road travel can be disrupted by snow and avalanche danger, including temporary closures to all vehicles. Check road status before departure.
Skiing in December: the start of the Gudauri season
Gudauri’s ski season normally starts in December. Published start dates differ within December, so confirm lift and slope operation before you travel. Details in our Gudauri ski resort guide.
Winter tyres are mandatory on designated Georgian road sections between 1 December and 1 March, and mountain-road travel can be disrupted by snow and avalanche danger, including temporary closures to all vehicles — check the road status on the day you travel. A private transfer from Tbilisi to Gudauri costs from about 305 GEL per car (checked for 15 December 2026).
See drivers & fixed prices: Tbilisi → Gudauri
Christmas and New Year in Georgia
Georgia celebrates New Year on 1 January and Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, and 25 December is not a public holiday in Georgia. In December 2025, Tbilisi’s official Christmas Village was held at First Republic Square; check the new season’s announcement before planning a visit. More in our New Year in Tbilisi & Batumi guide.
What to do in December on a cold or rainy day
- Sulfur baths in Tbilisi: private sulfur-bath rooms are available in the Abanotubani district; confirm the chosen bath’s hours. See our Abanotubani sulfur baths guide.
- Museum of Georgia: the Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia is on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi and has an Archaeological Treasury exhibition; check the current opening hours before you go.
- Prometheus Cave: its published visiting days exclude Mondays — reconfirm the schedule, and check weather-related restrictions before you go, because not every part of the visit may operate. See Tskaltubo and Prometheus Cave.
Getting around Georgia in December: transfers
| Route | Private transfer, per car |
|---|---|
| Tbilisi Airport → Tbilisi | from about 70 GEL |
| Tbilisi → Gudauri | from about 305 GEL |
| Tbilisi → Batumi | from about 392 GEL |
| Batumi Airport → Batumi | from about 50 GEL |
| Kutaisi Airport → Kutaisi | from about 70 GEL |
| Kutaisi → Tskaltubo | from about 97 GEL |
Prices are per car, not per person, for the cheapest available car, checked on 18 October 2026 for 15 December 2026. Prices change with the date — the search box at the top of this page shows the live price for your day.
See drivers & fixed prices: Tbilisi Airport → Tbilisi
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: Georgia in winter, Kazbegi in winter, Tbilisi to Gudauri transfer and Tbilisi Airport to the city centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Georgia in December?
It depends on where you are: conditions differ between the cities and the mountain ski destinations. Tbilisi has cool days, so pack warm layers; Batumi is cool, with rain to plan for; Kutaisi is cool too.
Can you ski in Georgia in December?
Gudauri's ski season normally starts in December. Published start dates differ within December, so confirm lift and slope operation before you travel.
When is Christmas in Georgia?
Orthodox Christmas is on 7 January and New Year on 1 January. In December 2025, Tbilisi's official Christmas Village was held at First Republic Square; check the new season's announcement.
Can mountain roads close in December?
Yes. Snow and avalanche danger can disrupt mountain-road travel, including temporary closures to all vehicles. Check the road status before departure; winter tyres are mandatory on designated road sections between 1 December and 1 March.
How much is a transfer from Tbilisi Airport to the city in December?
From about 70 GEL per car (checked for 15 December 2026). The per-car price is shown before booking; there is no prepayment and cancellation is free.
Sources: Tbilisi weather — weather-and-climate.com and timeanddate.com; Batumi — weather-and-climate.com and WeatherAPI; Kutaisi — weather-and-climate.com and timeanddate.com; Gudauri season — Georgian National Tourism Administration (georgia.travel) and gudauri.travel; public holidays — Labour Code of Georgia (Matsne) and timeanddate.com; Christmas Village 2025 — 1TV and Wander-Lush; sulfur baths — georgia.travel and Chreli Abano; Museum of Georgia — museum.ge, tkt.ge, georgia.travel and Georgian Travel Guide; Prometheus Cave — nationalparks.ge and Wikivoyage; winter tyres — Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia and Rentix; mountain roads — UK FCDO travel advice and the Roads Department of Georgia. Prices — OrbiTrip live route data, 18 October 2026.
OrbiTrip Georgia — private transfers across Georgia with local drivers. Per-car price shown before booking, no prepayment.