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February · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 22/100

Sochi in February

Poor · 22/100Beach 11/100
High / low11° / 4°daily averages
Precipitation179 mm14 wet days
Sea9°surface temperature
43.60° N, 39.72° EElevation 28 mUTC+3 · Moscow Standard Time
When to goSochi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec22February
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
February: high / low11° / 4°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Sochi averages daytime highs of 11° and night-time lows of 4° — cool weather by day. Expect around 179 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 2.2°. The sea averages 9°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 22/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Sochi. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:21 and sets at 17:51 local time, giving 10 h 30 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 74 minutes over the month.

Why 22/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%10%
Dry days · 33%3%
Clear skies · 25%68%

Beach score this month: 11/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in February

Around Sochi this month

Khosta
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Khosta

Krasnodar Krai · 15 km SE
11°Feb high
14wet days
22score
Khosta
Adler
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Adler

Krasnodar Krai · 25 km SE
11°Feb high
13wet days
24score
Adler
Vardane
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Vardane

Krasnodar Krai · 20 km NW
10°Feb high
14wet days
21score
Vardane
ivTop of the table

Russia's best in February

Where to go in February
Chita
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Chita

Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
-10°Feb high
1wet day
56score
Chita
Krasnokamensk
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2

Krasnokamensk

Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
-10°Feb high
1wet day
56score
Krasnokamensk
Kyakhta
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Kyakhta

Buryatiya Republic
-9°Feb high
1wet day
55score
Kyakhta
Borzya
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Borzya

Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
-11°Feb high
1wet day
55score
Borzya
·Questions

Sochi in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Sochi?

February scores 22/100 for Sochi, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 11°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Sochi in February?

Daytime highs average 11°C and night-time lows 4°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Sochi in February?

Sochi receives about 179 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 14 days.

Can you swim in Sochi in February?

The sea averages 9°C in February, cold for most swimmers.