Sochi weather in January (Krasnodar Krai, Russia)

Is January a good time to explore Sochi weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Sochi typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Sochi in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 97 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sochi. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sochi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 97 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in January

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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