Forgotten tropical land of the former USSR - Abkhazia in 5 steps
Abkhazia is one of the most interesting places I have ever visited. I often had the impression that I was traveling around a tropical museum of the former USSR.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Sukhumi.
Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 28°C (82°F) and January dropping to 9°C (48°F).
With around 1591 mm (63 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Sukhumi has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has warm summers and cold winters. The wettest month is January.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sukhumi - and find the best time to visit.
Visitors to Sukhumi can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Sukhumi is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1591 mm (63 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Sukhumi enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In January, you can expect around 145 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation, while in April, Sukhumi receives about 123 mm (4.8 in). For more details, please visit our Sukhumi Precipitation page.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Sukhumi. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Sukhumi has warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 9°C (48°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 2°C (36°F) to 21°C (70°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1591 mm (63 in). January is the wettest month with 145 mm (5.7 in), while April is the driest with 123 mm (4.8 in).
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Forgotten tropical land of the former USSR - Abkhazia in 5 steps
Abkhazia is one of the most interesting places I have ever visited. I often had the impression that I was traveling around a tropical museum of the former USSR.
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