Sochi weather in October (Krasnodar Krai, Russia)

How is the weather in Sochi in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Sochi generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Sochi in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 140 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in October

Find out more about the weather in Russia in October 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 October?

For visitors traveling to Sochi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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