Sochi Weather in February

What February feels like in Sochi

For Sochi, February is late winter on the calendar. Days are chilly rather than freezing, and walking is comfortable with a proper jacket. Little changes after sunset — nights are cold, only slightly below the daytime level. Moisture in the air gives the cold a damp edge.

Rain in Sochi in February

February is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about every other day. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 10.1 mm (0.4 in) on an average rainy day. The yearly figure is similar, around 9.6 mm per wet day.

Daylight and sunshine in February

Mid-month, Sochi gets 10 h 28 min of daylight, from sunrise near 7:21 am to sunset near 5:50 pm. The days are stretching out — 1 h 12 min more daylight than mid-January. Measured sunshine covers about 62% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.

How February compares to the rest of the year

In Sochi's temperature order, February sits as the 2nd coolest month. Against January, the average high is 0.4°C (0.7°F) higher, with 49 mm less rain. Temperatures keep climbing into March. March averages a high of 11.1°C (52°F).

Who February suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — it is cold for long walks.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
• Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.
• Hiking: less ideal — trails are cool.

Tips for visiting Sochi in February

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