Georgia Climate
Top 5 Cities: Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi, and Gori
This month in numbers
Georgia experienced an April that was 0.8°C warmer than the 1961–1990 baseline, ranking as the 30th warmest April in 86 years of records. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperature, with an anomaly of +1.1°C against the same baseline. The three-month period from February to April 2026 saw Georgia's average temperature at 2.88°C, a full 1°C above the 1961–1990 average, making it the 23rd warmest such period on record.
What changed
The recent three-month trend for Georgia shows a significant warming, with temperatures 1°C above the long-term average. This places Georgia 186th out of 234 regions globally for its three-month temperature anomaly. This warming trend in Georgia aligns with a broader pattern observed across the globe, as the global land temperature for February–April 2026 also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Georgia has been experiencing a severe drought, with almost 60% of the region in extreme drought conditions in April 2026. This drought has been building for some time, with Georgia experiencing record dry conditions between September 2025 and March 2026.
What’s driving change?
The warming trend in Georgia is being influenced by several factors, including broader climate change impacts. The current ENSO state is Neutral, with a +0.11°C anomaly, as indicated by the NOAA ONI 3-month (FMA 2026) ENSO tracker. However, the forecast indicates a likely transition to El Niño in the coming months, with a 61% probability for May-Jul and 79% for June-Aug. El Niño typically brings cooler and wetter conditions to the Southeast USA during winter, but its influence during a transition period can be more complex. The region has also been grappling with significant extreme weather events. In March 2026, Georgia experienced multiple tornado outbreaks, with 9 tornadoes on March 12th and 4 more on March 16th, ranging from EF-0 to EF-2 in strength. These events are not uncommon for Georgia, as severe weather, including tornadoes, can occur year-round. Furthermore, extreme drought conditions have contributed to a severe wildfire season in April 2026, with two major fires burning over 40,000 acres and destroying more than 120 homes in southeastern Georgia. Scientists attribute the amplified fire threat to a combination of extreme drought, gusty winds, and climate change, alongside dead trees from Hurricane Helene in 2024.
Looking ahead
The forecast suggests a strong likelihood of El Niño developing in the coming months, with an 87% probability for July-September, which could bring cooler and wetter conditions to the region.
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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 trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see 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.