Sochi climate
Sochi (Krasnodar Krai, Russia) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 1,287 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sochi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 847 | 440 | 643 | 1365.4 |
| Feb | 949 | 440 | 744 | 1164.6 |
| Mar | 1254 | 643 | 948 | 1194.7 |
| Apr | 1762 | 1050 | 1356 | 843.3 |
| May | 2272 | 1660 | 1966 | 913.6 |
| Jun | 2680 | 2068 | 2374 | 843.3 |
| Jul | 3085 | 2373 | 2679 | 873.4 |
| Aug | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 642.5 |
| Sep | 2679 | 2068 | 2374 | 1164.6 |
| Oct | 2170 | 1560 | 1865 | 1395.5 |
| Nov | 1560 | 1051 | 1355 | 1254.9 |
| Dec | 1151 | 643 | 847 | 1275.0 |
| Year | 3087 | 440 | 1661 | 1,28751 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 85% | 1.3 | 9:17 |
| Feb | 81% | 82% | 2.1 | 10:26 |
| Mar | 80% | 81% | 3.1 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 74% | 73% | 4.7 | 13:22 |
| May | 74% | 68% | 5.8 | 14:41 |
| Jun | 74% | 56% | 6.7 | 15:25 |
| Jul | 72% | 47% | 6.7 | 15:07 |
| Aug | 69% | 46% | 5.9 | 13:58 |
| Sep | 70% | 56% | 4.4 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 73% | 65% | 2.9 | 10:55 |
| Nov | 76% | 71% | 1.8 | 9:36 |
| Dec | 80% | 80% | 1.2 | 8:57 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Sochi is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C87 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C47 °F and lows 4 °C40 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.6 °C37.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,287 mm51 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 30% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (139 mm5.5 in), the driest is August (64 mm2.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 69% in August to 83% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in May to 7 km/h (4 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 9.0 hours in December to 15.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sochi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 26 °C80 °F with 84 mm3.3 in to 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C47 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Sochi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 847 to 11 °C51 °F, lows 440 to 6 °C43 °F, about 126 mm5.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1254 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 643 to 16 °C60 °F, about 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2680 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 2068 to 24 °C75 °F, about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1560 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 1051 to 20 °C68 °F, about 126 mm5.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Sochi compares
Compared with Krasnodar, about 172 km to the north, Sochi is on average 3.4 °C6.2 °F warmer and receives 79% more precipitation (1,287 mm51 in vs 720 mm28 in). The difference is largest in November (6.4 °C11.6 °F warmer).
Of the 169 places in Russia covered by World Climates, Sochi is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Russia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Rize (Turkey, Cfa), Batumi (Georgia, Cfa) and Podgorica (Montenegro, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Maykop 116 km · 13 °C55 °F · 937 mm37 in
- Krasnodar 172 km · 13 °C55 °F · 720 mm28 in
- Armavir 191 km · 12 °C54 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Cherkessk 199 km · 12 °C53 °F · 742 mm29 in
- Novorossiysk 201 km · 15 °C58 °F · 736 mm29 in
- Nevinnomyssk 211 km · 12 °C53 °F · 641 mm25 in
- Stavropol 239 km · 10 °C50 °F · 578 mm23 in
- Kislovodsk 243 km · 10 °C50 °F · 643 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sochi?
August is the warmest month in Sochi, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sochi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (47 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (40 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sochi?
October is the wettest month with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 64 mm (2.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Sochi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 536 m, while Sochi lies at about 28 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.3 °C5.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.