Temperatures in December
It's cool in December in Sochi with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 7°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sochi in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Sochi with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 13°C, with nights close to 6°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Sochi will be around 13°C, with nights close to 5°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Sochi is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 168 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 43% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Sochi. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sochi in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
13°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
15°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
11°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
168 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
19 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
8 days | 1 day | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Sochi?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Sochi. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sochi in December
With 22°C, Sochi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -8°C to a high of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Sochi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Sochi, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Sochi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Sochi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Sochi.
Daily Snowfall in December in Sochi
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Sochi, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Sochi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Sochi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Sochi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Sochi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Sochi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Sochi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Sochi per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Sochi, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Sochi
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sochi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
