AI-generatedSokhumi at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 1,558 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 21 m
Climate in Sokhumi
Sokhumi 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 9 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Sokhumi is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:2817:35
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 06:10–07:06 · evening 16:57–17:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:10 · evening 17:53–18:04
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 Sokhumi in October?
In October, Sokhumi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min06:28 – 17:35
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 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 35 %10 %
- Seaweight 25 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Sokhumi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.8 – 22.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sokhumi ranges from 9.5 °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 25.2 and 27.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.6° | 9.7° | 11.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.5° | 8.2° | 10.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.6° | 8.2° | 10.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 12.2° | 10.9° | 13.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.1° | 16.0° | 18.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.0° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.2° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.6° | 23.5° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.9° | 19.8° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 16.8° | 15.7° | 18.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 13.2° | 12.0° | 14.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Sokhumi
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 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Sokhumi, 45 % 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 Sokhumi
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 Sokhumi: 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, Sokhumi has about 12 rainy days with 153 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sokhumi
How breezy and how cloudy Sokhumi 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 Sokhumi typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
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 Sokhumi: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 Sokhumi
How often the day gets hot in Sokhumi (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, Sokhumi has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Sokhumi
Snow is possible in Sokhumi, but no month makes it likely: 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 Sokhumi.
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 Sokhumi
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. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), 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 November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 86 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 6 | 9° | 1° | 10.6° | 2.6 h | 14 | 129 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 9° | 2° | 9.5° | 3.2 h | 13 | 118 |
| MarchMar | 7 | 12° | 4° | 9.6° | 3.8 h | 15 | 138 |
| AprilApr | 15 | 16° | 7° | 12.2° | 5.3 h | 13 | 112 |
| MayMay | 26 | 20° | 12° | 17.1° | 6.6 h | 13 | 121 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 24° | 17° | 22.2° | 7.7 h | 13 | 128 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 26° | 21° | 25.2° | 6.9 h | 13 | 127 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 27° | 21° | 26.4° | 7.2 h | 13 | 122 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 24° | 17° | 24.6° | 6.8 h | 13 | 165 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 20° | 13° | 20.9° | 5.0 h | 12 | 153 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 15° | 7° | 16.8° | 3.3 h | 11 | 115 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 11° | 4° | 13.2° | 2.6 h | 13 | 131 |
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
43.01° N, 40.99° E · 21 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Sokhumi
The best time to visit Sokhumi is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 26.4 °C. Rain is most frequent from December to October; the wettest month is September with 165 mm.
Sokhumi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sokhumi in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 12–20 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Sokhumi in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Sokhumi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Sokhumi in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sokhumi for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sokhumi
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 Sokhumi: score 81 against 33. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 33 | 81better |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 13° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.9° | 26.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 153 mm | 122 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 29 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Sokhumi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January9° · Sea 11° · 3 h
In January, Sokhumi is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in January8February9° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In February, Sokhumi is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in February7March12° · Sea 10° · 4 h
In March, Sokhumi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 138 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in March15April16° · Sea 12° · 5 h
In April, Sokhumi is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in April26May20° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In May, Sokhumi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in May69June24° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In June, Sokhumi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 128 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in June80July26° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In July, Sokhumi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in July81August27° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In August, Sokhumi 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 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in August73September24° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In September, Sokhumi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 165 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in September33October20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In October, Sokhumi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in October11November15° · Sea 17° · 3 h
In November, Sokhumi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
Sokhumi in November7December11° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In December, Sokhumi is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokhumi.
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Sokhumi vs. Sochi
In October the holiday weather in Sokhumi and Sochi is about equally good (score 33 vs. 30). During the day Sochi is 1 °C cooler than Sokhumi. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Sokhumi | Sochi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 33 | 30 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Oct |
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Sokhumi 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.
Sokhumi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 25 min
- Distance
- 3,220 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 Sokhumi
When is the best time to visit Sokhumi?
The best time to visit Sokhumi is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sokhumi?
The sea temperature in Sokhumi ranges from 9.5 °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 Sokhumi in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sokhumi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Sokhumi?
Rain is most frequent from December to October; the wettest month is September with 165 mm. The driest month is April with 112 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sokhumi get?
Sokhumi gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in January there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Sokhumi in?
Sokhumi uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sokhumi?
A nonstop flight from London to Sokhumi takes about 4 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sokhumi?
Sokhumi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 35, Summer holidays 81, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 7.
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