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Gudauri, Georgia

Mtskheta-Mtianeti · Georgia

Gudauri is a small city in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 7,293 ft (2,223 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

10,000 Population 21/sq mi density
7,293 ft Elevation 2,223 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Gudauri

Gudauri

Gudauri is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Kazbegi Municipality, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass, at an elevation of 2,200 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level. Gudauri lies 120 km (75 mi) to the north of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. Gudauri is 4.1 km away from the nearest border with the unrecognized South Ossetia. The slopes of Gudauri are above the tree line and considered to be avalanche-safe. The ski season lasts from December to April. Heliskiing is available throughout the season.

People

Population10,000
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation7,293 ft (2,223 m)
Population10,000
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation7,293 ft (2,223 m)
Coordinates42.4780°, 44.4762°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceMtskheta-Mtianeti
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,151 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.1 inches (48 cm)

About Gudauri

Gudauri is a small city in Georgia (Mtskheta-Mtianeti) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 7,293 feet (2,223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Climate in Gudauri

Gudauri has an average annual temperature of 3.5°C (38°F). The hottest month is Aug (15°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 557 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.4°C / 17°F -20.5° / 2.4° 27.2
Feb -7.4°C / 19°F -20.7° / 5.3° 33.4
Mar -4.2°C / 24°F -14.6° / 6.9° 45.0
Apr 2.9°C / 37°F -8.3° / 15.1° 49.7
May 7°C / 45°F -4° / 20° 82.6
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 2.9° / 22.8° 79.9
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 4.1° / 25.6° 62.0
Aug 15°C / 59°F 4.6° / 25.5° 36.6
Sep 10.1°C / 50°F -1.7° / 23.5° 44.9
Oct 5.1°C / 41°F -6.4° / 17.9° 34.6
Nov -0.6°C / 31°F -11.9° / 12.2° 37.6
Dec -5.2°C / 23°F -17.2° / 5.6° 23.7
Gudauri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,293 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below Georgia avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,293 ft (2,223 m)
Area476.2 sq mi (1,233.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates42.4780°N, 44.4762°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Georgia avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 66 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 53 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 38 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 47 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 87 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 103 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 60 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 139 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 44 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 94 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 31 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 99 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 116 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 80 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 101 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 43 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 51 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 50 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 55 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 25 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 122 km
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.7 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
April 35°F (1°C) 4.6 in
May 42°F (6°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
September 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
October 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 3.0 in

Gudauri has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 18°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Gudauri

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kvesheti Public School
Weski
Mleta Public School
Kaishaurebi Public School
Gudauri Public School
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Museums in Gudauri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Stepantsminda Historical Museum. Aleksandre Kazbegi house museum

Hotels in Gudauri

47 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carpe Diem
Cross Pass
Deka
Family Hotel Gagadze
Freerider
Geography Hotel
Good Inn Hotel
Gudauri
Gudauri Diamond
Gudauri Hut
Gudauri Inn
Gudauri Lodge
Gudauri Residence
Gudauri Residence
Hotel Donata
HOTEL DONATA
Hotel edelweiss
Hotel GoodAura
Marco Polo
Mgzavrebi
Monte
New Gudauri View Hotel
New Gudauri, block 1
Ozon Boutique
Panorama
Redco Hotel
Retro
Rezo Hut
Roshe
Seven
Shele
Shino Hotel
Snow Land
Snow Rooms
Spice Garden
STONE BAR
Taverna Gunda
Time Out Hotel
TLT Hotel Gudauri
Toni
Truso
Tsar Bani Hotel & Spa
Vista Gudauri
Western
White House Gudauri
White Shino Hostel
Winter House Gudauri

Restaurants in Gudauri

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Khaleej
ASKANELI
Ati Ambavi restaurant Gudauri
Dariali
Drunk Cherry Restaurant
Ereto
Friends
Gagieti
Gondola
Gradus
Green and White
Habibi
Khada Hut
Limoncello
Mleta
Montis
Pasanauri
Restaurant Mtiuleti
Sadzele
Snow Rooms
Spice Garden
Time Out
Vartsla

Cafes in Gudauri

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AfterSkis
Kudebi upper station
Taj Mahal
TbilisIstanbul
Vitamin Cafe
ვიტამინი

Monuments in Gudauri

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Georgia-Russia Friendship Monument
Jvari Pass

Castles in Gudauri

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elgudji's castle
Zakagori Fortress
ქარჩოხის ციხე (ცხმორის ციხე)

Gas Stations in Gudauri

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #12864040320
Wissol

Ski Resorts Near Gudauri

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gudauri Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gudauri

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vladikavkaz Beslan International AirportOGZMedium Airport
Natakhtari AirfieldSmall Airport
Vladikavkaz Gizel' AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gudauri

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lomisa Church
Seturni Ceckhlisjvari complex
გუდაურის ამაღლების ეკლესია
ეკლესია
ეკლესია შარუმიანთ ცეცხლისჯვარი
ქვემო მლეთის ლომისის ახალი გუმბათიანი ეკლესია
ქვემო მლეთის ლომისის ძველის ეკლესია
ყველაწმინდის ეკლესია
წკერეს ეკლესია ალავერდი - ალავერდის წმ. გიორგის ეკლესია(ნანგრევები)
წმ.ნინოს ეკლესია და მონასტერი ჯვრის უღელტეხილზე

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation
2,196 m (7,205 ft)
Postal Code
4702
Website
gudauri.info/

🇬🇪 About Georgia

Capital Tbilisi
Population 3,704,500
Area 69,700 km²
GDP (USD) $30,777,833,601
GDP per capita $8,284
HDI 0.814
Life expectancy 74.5 years
Internet users 81.9%
Urban population 60.8%
Currency GEL (Lari)
Languages Georgian
Calling code +995
TLD .ge
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Georgia

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day ახალი წელი
Jan 2 New Year's Day ახალი წელი
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) ქრისტეშობა
Jan 19 Epiphany (Orthodox) ნათლისღება
Mar 3 Mother's Day დედის დღე
Mar 8 International Women's Day ქალთა საერთაშორისო დღე
Apr 9 National Unity Day ეროვნული ერთიანობის დღე
Apr 10 Good Friday ძველი პარასკევი
Apr 11 Holy Saturday დიდი შაბათი
Apr 12 Easter Sunday აღდგომის კვირა
Apr 13 Easter Monday აღდგომის ორშაბათი
May 9 Day of Victory over Fascism ფაშიზმზე გამარჯვების დღე
May 12 Saint Andrew the First-Called Day წმინდა მოციქულის ანდრია პირველწოდებულის საქართველოში შემოსვლის დღე
May 26 Independence Day დამოუკიდებლობის დღე
Aug 28 Saint Mary's Day მარიამობა
Oct 14 Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedra სვეტიცხოვლობა
Nov 23 Saint George's Day გიორგობა

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gudauri

What is the population of Gudauri?

Gudauri has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 476.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gudauri?

Gudauri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.

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