Sochi weather in March (Krasnodar Krai, Russia)

Curious about the March weather in Sochi? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Sochi generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Sochi in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 147 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March 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 March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 147 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in March

Find out more about the weather in Russia in March and which places have the best weather 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 Sochi in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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