When is the best time to go to Sochi
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sochi, Russia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Sochi
Sochi weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sochi are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 145mm | 3.6hrs | 10.4hrs | 10°C |
Cool and wet weather often prevails in Sochi during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sochi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Sochi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sochi with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 110mm | 4.3hrs | 11.5hrs | 9°C |
February in Sochi is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sochi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Sochi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sochi with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 110mm | 5.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 9°C |
The weather in March in Sochi is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sochi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Sochi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sochi with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 94mm | 5.9hrs | 14.4hrs | 11°C |
Sochi's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sochi.
April is in the spring in Sochi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sochi with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 91mm | 7.7hrs | 15.7hrs | 16°C |
May is a a little damp month in Sochi and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sochi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Sochi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sochi with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 100mm | 9.3hrs | 10.4hrs | 22°C |
Sochi's weather in June is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sochi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Sochi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sochi with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 92mm | 9.8hrs | 11.5hrs | 25°C |
July in Sochi is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sochi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Sochi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sochi with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 108mm | 9.8hrs | 12.8hrs | 26°C |
The weather in August in Sochi is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sochi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Sochi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sochi with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 110mm | 8.2hrs | 14.4hrs | 24°C |
Sochi's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sochi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sochi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sochi with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 113mm | 6.9hrs | 15.7hrs | 20°C |
October is a damp month in Sochi and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sochi.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sochi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sochi with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 141mm | 4.5hrs | 10.4hrs | 15°C |
The climate in Sochi during November can be summarized as mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sochi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sochi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sochi with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 147mm | 3.3hrs | 11.5hrs | 12°C |
December in Sochi is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sochi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Sochi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sochi with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sochi weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 91mm 3.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 147mm 5.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26°C 78.8°F |
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