Temperatures in January
It's cool in January in Sochi with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sochi in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Sochi with cool temperatures, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sochi will be around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Sochi is -6°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 178 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 26 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 48% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January 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 January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
11°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
13°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
178 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
26 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
11 days | 1 day | |
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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 January a good time to visit Sochi?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Sochi. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sochi in January
With 23°C, Sochi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -8°C to a high of 12°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Sochi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January 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 January in Sochi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January 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 January, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Sochi.
Daily Snowfall in January in Sochi
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January 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 January.
Daily UV Index in January in Sochi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Sochi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Sochi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Sochi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Sochi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Sochi per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Sochi, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Sochi
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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.
