Average Monthly Sunshine in Sochi

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sochi receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sochi, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 282 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 86 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2176 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sochi. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Sochi’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sochi enjoys an average of 2176 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

January, Sochi’s wettest month, receives 76 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sochi Precipitation page.