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 high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 164 mm / 6.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 11 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.