Georgia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi, and Gori
This month in numbers
Georgia experienced a June that was 0.3°C warmer than the 1961–1990 average, ranking as the 48th warmest June in 86 years of records. Looking at the broader picture, the April–June 2026 period was 0.8°C warmer than average, making it the 24th warmest such period on record. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C, while the April–June period ranked as the 2nd warmest globally, also with a +1°C anomaly.
What changed
Georgia's climate continues its long-term warming trend, with the latest full-year average temperature for 2025 at 9.12°C, making it the 6th warmest year on record. The region has warmed by 1.69°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. In June, Georgia was 200th out of 234 regions for its temperature anomaly, indicating it was relatively cooler compared to many other areas globally. Over the past three months, Georgia ranked 192nd, suggesting a similar trend of being less anomalously warm than a large portion of the world.
What’s driving change?
The current climate pattern in Georgia is significantly influenced by a strong El Niño, with the NOAA ONI 3-month (April-June 2026) showing a weak El Niño with an anomaly of +0.98°C. This El Niño is forecast to persist through the end of 2026, with a 100% probability for the coming months. El Niño typically brings cooler and wetter conditions to the Southeast USA during winter, with a stronger subtropical jet stream leading to more storms. In June 2026, Georgia experienced a heat advisory in central and eastern parts of the state, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur moved across the region on June 18, bringing widespread damaging winds and at least 10 tornadoes, an unusually high number for the region and season. There were also multiple instances of heavy rainfall and flood risks across north and central Georgia throughout June. You can track the latest on El Niño and other climate drivers at ENSO and extreme weather events at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
The persistent strong El Niño is expected to bring wetter conditions, particularly from late fall into early spring, with an elevated risk of excessive rainfall and severe weather.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Georgia
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Georgia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Georgia
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Georgia. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (7.1°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 21.8°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Mar (+3.1°C). The warmest month has shifted from Jul to Aug.
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Climate Systems
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Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Georgia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Georgia changing?
Georgia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Georgia come from?
Climate data for Georgia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Georgia climate data cover?
The Georgia climate profile covers Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Georgia
How often is the Georgia climate update refreshed?
The Georgia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.