AI-generatedSochi at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 1,475 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Sochi
Sochi has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Sochi is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:3417:40
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:16–07:13 · evening 17:01–17:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:05–06:16 · evening 17:57–18:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Sochi in October?
In October, Sochi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sochi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min06:34 – 17:40
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Sochi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.5 – 21.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sochi ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.3 and 27.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.6° | 9.7° | 11.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.4° | 8.1° | 10.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.5° | 8.3° | 10.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.8° | 10.3° | 12.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.8° | 15.5° | 18.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.9° | 20.5° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.3° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.3° | 27.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.3° | 23.0° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.6° | 19.5° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 16.4° | 15.3° | 17.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 13.1° | 12.1° | 14.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Sochi
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Sochi, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Sochi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Sochi: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Sochi has about 12 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sochi
How breezy and how cloudy Sochi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Sochi typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Sochi: variable cloud, with about 5.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Sochi
How often the day gets hot in Sochi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Sochi has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Sochi
When Sochi is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Sochi.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sochi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 66 days a year, mostly from June to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 8° | 3° | 10.6° | 3.5 h | 16 | 167 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 8° | 3° | 9.4° | 4.2 h | 14 | 142 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 11° | 4° | 9.5° | 4.8 h | 16 | 141 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 15° | 8° | 11.8° | 6.3 h | 12 | 97 |
| MayMay | 74 | 19° | 12° | 16.8° | 7.3 h | 14 | 98 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 23° | 17° | 21.9° | 8.9 h | 14 | 101 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 26° | 20° | 25.2° | 9.8 h | 14 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 27° | 21° | 26.4° | 8.8 h | 11 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 23° | 18° | 24.3° | 6.7 h | 12 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 19° | 13° | 20.6° | 5.1 h | 12 | 144 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 15° | 8° | 16.4° | 4.4 h | 11 | 141 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 11° | 5° | 13.1° | 3.4 h | 14 | 166 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.60° N, 39.72° E · 28 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Sochi
The best time to visit Sochi is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in August and in October. Rain is most frequent in September and from December to July; the wettest month is January with 167 mm.
Sochi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sochi in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Sochi in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Sochi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Sochi in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sochi for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sochi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Sochi: score 84 against 71. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 84better |
| Day high | 19° | 27° |
| Night low | 13° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.6° | 26.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 144 mm | 70 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 25 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep, Dec – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Sochi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January8° · Sea 11° · 4 h
In January, Sochi is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 167 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in January15February8° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In February, Sochi is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 142 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in February23March11° · Sea 10° · 5 h
In March, Sochi is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 141 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in March59April15° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In April, Sochi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in April74May19° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In May, Sochi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in May79June23° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In June, Sochi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in June79July26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Sochi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 92 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in July84August27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In August, Sochi is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in August75September23° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In September, Sochi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in September71October19° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In October, Sochi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in October52November15° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In November, Sochi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 141 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Sochi.
Sochi in November22December11° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In December, Sochi is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 166 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sochi.
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Sochi vs. Sokhumi
In October the holiday weather in Sochi and Sokhumi is about equally good (score 71 vs. 70). During the day Sokhumi is 1 °C warmer than Sochi. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Sochi | Sokhumi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Sochi ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Vladikavkaz14°57
Planning a trip to Sochi
Weather for your travel dates
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Sochi in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Sochi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Sochi
When is the best time to visit Sochi?
The best time to visit Sochi is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sochi?
The sea temperature in Sochi ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Sochi in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sochi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Sochi?
Rain is most frequent in September and from December to July; the wettest month is January with 167 mm. The driest month is August with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sochi get?
Sochi gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Sochi in?
Sochi uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sochi?
A nonstop flight from London to Sochi takes about 4 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sochi?
Sochi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 82, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 15.
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