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When is the best time to visit Sochi?
In general the best time to visit Sochi is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +26°C in August and it has 13 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sochi in different months
This is the average weather in Sochi for each month based on historic data:
July, August, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during August.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, September, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 140 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 151 mm in December.
Climate in Sochi
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sochi for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | +30°C | +33°C | +34°C | +32°C | +34°C | +28°C | +24°C | +20°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +8°C | +10°C | +13°C | +18°C | +22°C | +25°C | +26°C | +23°C | +19°C | +14°C | +11°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -6°C | -7°C | -3°C | -4°C | +5°C | +11°C | +15°C | +15°C | +9°C | +2°C | -2°C | -6°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 147 | 101 | 106 | 93 | 80 | 78 | 84 | 65 | 114 | 123 | 143 | 151 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sochi during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sochi is August with average maximum temperature going up to +26°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +4°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sochi looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sochi is May with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sochi during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 65 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 17 rainy days and 151 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Sochi during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sochi:
What is the hottest month in Sochi?
The hottest month in Sochi is August with average maximum temperature of +26°C.
What is the coldest month in Sochi?
The coldest month in Sochi is February with minimum temperatures of +4°C.
Is Sochi worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Sochi could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Sochi?
if you're looking to visit Sochi when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 65 mm of rain.
Other cities in Russia
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Monthly weather in Sochi
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sochi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.