What’s the climate like in Sochi?
The current climate of Sochi features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sochi in recent years was 36°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2016.
On average, Sochi gets 1642 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 71 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Sochi?
The best time to visit Sochi for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Sochi.
Climate Table of Sochi
The climate table of Sochi shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 178 | 140 | 154 | 133 | 112 | 110 | 126 | 62 | 151 | 152 | 156 | 168 |
| Snow (cm) | 25 | 14 | 11 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 19 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1642 mm per year, averaging 137 mm per month
- Snowfall: 71 cm per year
- Driest months: 62 mm in August, 110 mm in June and 112 mm in May
- Wettest months: 178 mm in January, 168 mm in December and 156 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Sochi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sochi, Russia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sochi
This graph shows how much precipitation Sochi, Russia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Sochi
This graph shows how much snow Sochi, Russia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sochi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sochi, Russia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sochi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sochi, Russia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sochi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sochi, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sochi
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Sochi, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Sochi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sochi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
