ClimateAverages

Sochi Climate

Krasnodarskiy, Russian Federation · 25 weather stations within 200 km · records 1809 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
18.2°C
Warmest month · August
27.3°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
2.2°C
Typical overnight low

Sochi has an average annual daytime high of 18.2°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 27.3°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 2.2°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January9.7°C2.2°CColdest
February10.3°C2.6°C
March12.1°C4.0°C
April16.4°C7.8°C
May20.6°C12.0°C
June24.2°C15.5°C
July26.8°C18.3°C
August27.3°C18.6°CWarmest
September24.2°C15.3°C
October19.8°C10.9°C
November15.8°C7.7°C
December11.8°C4.3°C

Temperature range across the year

0°7°15°22°29°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.5°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1817
-1.8°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Sochi getting hotter?

Since 1900, Sochi's average temperature has risen by +2.2°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1809, warming totals +2.7°C.

13.0°13.7°14.4°15.1°15.8°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Sochi?

Sochi's average annual daytime high is 18.2°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 27.3°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 2.2°C.

What is the warmest month in Sochi?

August is the warmest month in Sochi, with typical daytime highs of 27.3°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Sochi?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Sochi, running +2.5°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Sochi getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Sochi has warmed by roughly +2.2°C.

When is the best time to visit Sochi?

April to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.