When is the best time to go to Sochi?

When is the best time to go to Sochi? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Sochi are May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January and December
  • The best months for swimming are July and August


Annual weather in Sochi

For full information about the climate and weather in Sochi a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/49°F
6.7in
February 41°F/50°F
4.4in
March 43°F/52°F
5.4in
April 49°F/59°F
3.5in
May 59°F/70°F
3.5in
June 70°F/77°F
3.5in
July 72°F/83°F
4.1in
August 70°F/83°F
2.5in
September 63°F/77°F
4.6in
October 56°F/70°F
4.8in
November 50°F/61°F
4.5in
December 45°F/52°F
6in


Weather and climate in Sochi

Sochi enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sochi is 65°F (ranging from 49°F in january to 83°F in august). Annual rainfall is 53.1in, with a minimum of 2.5in in august and a maximum of 6.7in in january.
  • From january to february the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 50°F and it rains in february about 4.4in.
  • In the month of march the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 52°F in average and it rains about 5.4in each month.
  • In april the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains in april about 3.5in.
  • From may to july the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 81°F in average and it rains about 4.1in each month.
  • In the month of august the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average and, in august, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • From september to october the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 59°F and it rains about 4.8in each month.
  • In the month of november the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and it rains about 4.5in each month.
  • In december the climate is bad. It is for example 52°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 22% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sochi

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sochi: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sochi

Find out when Sochi has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sochi

  • Very low season in Sochi
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February and December.
  • Low season in Sochi
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, April and November.
  • High season in Sochi
    The number of visitors to Sochi is high in: May, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Sochi
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sochi is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Sochi month by month



Best time for low prices in Sochi

Average prices of hotels in Sochi month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sochi. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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