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Best Seasons & Weather in the Caucasus
The Caucasus has four seasons, each having its pros and cons for travel. Choosing the right season to travel here for you depends a lot on the following:
1. Primary motivation for your travel (cultural touring, mountaineering, wine degustation, skiing, etc.),
2. which parts of Caucasus you want to visit. as the diverse landscape can produce drastic differences in weather in the highlands vs. the lowlands (in just a 2 hr. drive), and
3. your weather preferences/tolerance levels (for hot or cold!).
Let’s look at each of these points and see if we can help you identify the best season for you to travel to the Caucasus!
Best Seasons & Weather in the Caucasus
The Caucasus has four seasons, each having its pros and cons for travel. Choosing the right season to travel here for you depends a lot on the following:
1. Primary motivation for your travel (cultural touring, mountaineering, wine degustation, skiing, etc.),
2. which parts of Caucasus you want to visit. as the diverse landscape can produce drastic differences in weather in the highlands vs. the lowlands (in just a 2 hr. drive), and
3. your weather preferences/tolerance levels (for hot or cold!).
Let’s look at each of these points and see if we can help you identify the best season for you to travel to the Caucasus!
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