Sochi Climate by Month
Sochi is the main Russian holliday destination and is also called the "Russian Riviera". The best time to visit Sochi would be from mid May until the end of September. The climate in the city is moderate subtropical with short mild winters and long summers. The average annual temperature is around 14°C. The healing mineral springs and beach attracts approximately 4 million visitors annually.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Sochi can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Sochi is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1407 mm. Sochi experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 159 mm in January, the wettest month, and 76 mm in August, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Sochi can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Sochi.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Sochi in Russia
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 159 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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