Sochi weather in January

January in Sochi: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Sochi · #545 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 37/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sochi climate normals — January

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low3°C / 38°F
Feels like (high)5°C / 41°F
Rainfall164 mm / 6.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days13 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine5.5 h/day
Daylight9.4 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall11 cm / 4.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Sochi in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Sochi?
January in Sochi: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sochi on SeasonMap's comfort score (37/100).
What is the weather like in Sochi in January?
In January, Sochi averages a daily high of 9°C and a low of 3.3°C, with about 163.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sochi in January?
Sochi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
Does it snow in Sochi in January?
Sochi sees roughly 11 cm of snowfall in January.

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