City in Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Sochi weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Sochi
June–September is hot and swimmable; December–March is ski season in the mountains. Rainy winters on the coast; July–August is crowded.
Sochi weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°136 mm
- Feb9°116 mm
- Mar12°119 mm
- Apr17°84 mm
- May22°91 mm
- Jun26°84 mm
- Jul30°87 mm
- Aug30°64 mm
- Sep26°116 mm
- Oct21°139 mm
- Nov15°125 mm
- Dec11°126 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C47°F | 4°C40°F | 136 mm | 83% | Cold |
| February | 9°C49°F | 4°C40°F | 116 mm | 81% | Cold |
| March | 12°C54°F | 6°C43°F | 119 mm | 80% | Cool |
| April | 17°C62°F | 10°C50°F | 84 mm | 74% | Cool |
| May | 22°C72°F | 16°C60°F | 91 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| June | 26°C80°F | 20°C68°F | 84 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| July | 30°C85°F | 23°C73°F | 87 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| August | 30°C87°F | 24°C74°F | 64 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C79°F | 20°C68°F | 116 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| October | 21°C70°F | 15°C60°F | 139 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C60°F | 10°C51°F | 125 mm | 76% | Cool |
| December | 11°C51°F | 6°C43°F | 126 mm | 80% | Cold |
Best months across Russia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Saint Petersburg | Jun–Aug | Jul (22°C) |
| Kazan | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Sochi | May–Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Kaliningrad | Jun–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Irkutsk | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Yekaterinburg | Jun–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Vladivostok | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Murmansk | Sep–Mar | Jul (17°C) |
| Novosibirsk | Jun–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Nizhny Novgorod | May–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Olkhon Island | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Aug (17°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Sochi?
May–Sep. June–September is hot and swimmable; December–March is ski season in the mountains. Rainy winters on the coast; July–August is crowded.
When is the rainy season in Sochi?
Rain peaks in October with about 139 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Sochi?
August, with average highs of 30°C (87°F).
How cold does Sochi get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 4°C (40°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 3.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.