Sochi weather in December (Krasnodar Krai, Russia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sochi during December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Sochi generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 11°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Sochi in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 86 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sochi. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sochi climate page with graphs.

 

Sochi, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 86 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in December

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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