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Batumi

Travelers come for beach days on the Black Sea, a walkable old town and a subtropical botanical garden on the hills above the city.

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Batumi is the capital of Adjara, an autonomous republic in southwestern Georgia on the eastern shore of the Black Sea, close to the Turkish border. The city center runs along a long seafront boulevard, with beaches on one side and tall modern buildings on the other. Old Batumi, a compact area of older streets and small squares, lies close to the seafront.

The city grew up as a port and seaside resort. Its mild, wet climate supports palms and a botanical garden on the slopes north of the center, where paths climb through planted hillsides above the sea. Plan for beach time, slow walks and seafood by the water, with day trips inland to Adjara's mountains. Early autumn is a good time to visit, when the sea is still warm and the crowds have thinned. Summer brings the most visitors, and rain is common in autumn and winter. Three days is enough for the old town, the boulevard and the garden at a relaxed pace.

Batumi in five

Check FCDO advice on spiking and demonstrationsFCDO reports drink spiking in Georgia and says to be wary of strangers who offer to take you to a restaurant or nightclub; buy your own drinks. Demonstrations also take place in cities beyond Tbilisi.UK travel advice
Aim for early autumn, the velvet seasonGeorgia Travel calls early autumn Batumi's velvet season, warm without the peak-summer heat, and markets the city as an all-weather destination. Pack a rain layer in any month.Best time to visit Batumi
Take municipal bus 10 from Batumi airportThe airport sits on the southern edge of the city beside the Chorokhi River, and Georgia Travel lists municipal bus 10 into the center. Confirm the route and fare locally before you board.
Give the Botanical Garden a half dayThe 111-hectare garden lies 9 km from the center, between the Chakvistskali River and the Green Cape, with more than 5,000 plant species. Check opening hours and the entry price with the garden before you go.Batumi in 3 days
Allow 5 hours 30 minutes by road from TbilisiGeorgia Travel gives 5 h 30 min by road from Tbilisi and 2 h 15 min from Kutaisi, and lists air, bus and train links. Compare the options before you give a whole travel day to the trip.Kutaisi travel guide

Things to do in Batumi

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Garden · BatumiBatumi Botanical GardenGo early in the morning to have the paths quieter and the whole day for the grounds.

Museum · BatumiBatumi Archeological Museum

Monument · BatumiStatue of Medea

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Need to know

Airport: Batumi (BUS), southern edge of the city; municipal bus 10
Getting there: By road: Kutaisi 2 h 15 min, Tbilisi 5 h 30 min
Getting around: Walk the boulevard and old town; bus or taxi beyond
Best base: Old Batumi or the boulevard; quieter coast outside
Time needed: 2 or 3 days; 4 or 5 with Mtirala and Gonio

Weather by month

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JanuaryRain15 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh10°Low3°Mild, wet
FebruaryRain13 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh11°Low3°Mild, wet
MarchRain16 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Spring rain
AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°Spring blooms
MayRain14 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Warm, sea cool
JuneRain15 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Beach season
JulyRain18 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Hot and humid
AugustRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Peak season
SeptemberRain16 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Velvet season
OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warm, rain risk
NovemberRain11 rainy daysHigh17°Low9°Cool, wet
DecemberRain13 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh13°Low6°Mild, quiet

Average daily high and low in Batumi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Wed20°16°47%Wednesday: Rain. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 47%.
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Sat12°9°85%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 85%.
Sun9°8°86%Sunday: Rain. High 9°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 86%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 2.596 GEL

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Day trips by train

Kutaisiabout 2 hours 15 minutes by roadA river-side old center, Bagrati Cathedral and the caves and canyons of Imereti.Read the guide
Mtirala National Parkinland from the coast, a day by roadMarked trails, a zip-line and rhododendron slopes, open from May to October.
Gonio Fortress and Sarpisouth along the coastA historic fortress and beach villages near the Turkish border.

Before you go to Batumi

Boulevard or Old Batumi hotelsCompare sea-view and walkable staysCheck availability

Mtirala and Ajara day toursHikes and gardens without drivingCompare day trips

eSIM for BatumiMaps and bus info from the airportRead the guide

Insurance for BatumiBeach, hiking and entry-rule coverRead the guide

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Rules for Batumi, checked

Mtirala National Park: tourist season May to October; zip-line 15 GEL and rope park 15 GEL per adult (Agency of Protected Areas).Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

All Batumi guides

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When to goBest time to visit Batumi: velvet season, rain and crowds by seasonChecked Oct 4, 2026

ItineraryBatumi in 3 days: old town, boulevard, garden and an Ajara outingChecked Oct 4, 2026

Where to stayWhere to stay in Batumi: four bases, from the old town to the coastChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Batumi

Kutaisi travel guide

Caves, canyons and Gelati, 2 h 15 min inland

Read the guide Tbilisi travel guide

The capital at the other end of the road

Read the guide All of Georgia

Entry rules and how the coast fits a wider route

Read the guide Getting around Georgia

Buses, minibuses, trains and drivers

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Batumi FAQ

How many days do you need in Batumi?

Two days cover Old Batumi, the boulevard and the Botanical Garden. Three days add a beach afternoon or Gonio. Add one or two more for Mtirala National Park or Kutaisi.

Is Batumi worth visiting?

Yes, if you want sea, a walkable boulevard and a base for Ajara's hills and gardens, since it is Georgia's main beach city. Skip it in midwinter if swimming is the point, and expect rain in any season.

When is the best time to visit Batumi?

Georgia Travel points to early autumn, the velvet season, for warm weather without peak heat. Late spring and September also work for swimming. July and August are the busiest and most humid months.

How do you get from Tbilisi to Batumi?

By road it takes about 5 h 30 min, and Georgia Travel also lists air, bus and train links. Check current schedules on the operators' own sites and allow a full travel day if you go overland.

Is Batumi safe at night?

FCDO rates crime in Georgia as low. After dark, stay on the lit boulevard and the old town, watch your glass in bars and book late rides through a taxi app.