Will I need to take special precautions for spending the winter in Tbilisi, Georgia?
I'm on my way to Tbilisi Georgia where I plan to stay all winter and since I'm from a warm country I'd like to know how cold it will get and whether I will need to invest in some winter clothing and gear.
I'm from Australia but I've travelled a lot with winters in Western Europe, USA, and Canada and I've experienced as low as -40 degrees below zero so I know I can handle it.
But winters vary greatly. I would've expected Georgia to be frozen but I'm told the capital is pretty temperate and every time I asked my friends if there was snow last winter I got the answer "not yet". I think the Caucasus mountains offer a lot of protection.
So how cold can I expect it to get? Is there typically no snow, only bits that melt again, or does it pile up and get icy and slippery? How about wind and rain and humidity? Should I buy special winter clothes or will jeans and a couple of extra layers suffice?
I should add that my budget is very tight so I wouldn't mind a second-hand jacket or coat and I would definitely prefer to buy my winter stuff in Georgia. Does that mean I'd end up with cheap and old but good leather/fur as opposed to expensive and new and good hi-tech western stuff?
There's a similar question about a short visit to western Europe but I don't think my question about a long stay in the Caucasus is a duplicate.
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What should I wear to Tbilisi in the winter?
When travelling to Tbilisi in winter, you're not going to need to pack anything out of the ordinary. Just make sure you have the essentials on hand \u2013 like a warm jacket, gloves and a scarf \u2013 and plenty of layers. Outside is cold, but unless you're going to the countryside, you won't need your ski jacket!Is it worth visiting Georgia in winter?
While Georgia is becoming more and more popular summer destination, its breathtaking nature, rich history and culture, hearty food and mysterious attractions made this country a place that shouldn't be missed in winter, too.How cold is Tbilisi in winter?
Winter weather in Tbilisi is fairly mild compared to other cities in Europe. The coldest month is January, when the mercury dips to an average daytime temperature of 7 degrees Celsius (45 Fahrenheit). Nights are chilly, with temperatures falling below 0 Celsius (32 Fahrenheit).What do people wear in Georgia in the winter?
Georgia Winter Packing List (December to February): Clothing and Shoes- Jeans or long pants.
- Thermal underwear (for longer hikes)
- Thicker jacket / coat.
- Rain jacket.
- T-Shirts.
- Warmer sweaters (for the mountains)
- Hoodie.
- Swimwear (for the sauna)
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