Sochi weather in January (Krasnodar Krai, Russia)

What can you expect from the weather in Sochi during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Sochi generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Sochi in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 97 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Sochi in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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