What is Sochi in the spring? This is the bloom of magnolias and sakura trees, deep waterfalls and low prices for holidays even in prestigious hotels. Find out what the weather is about, how to dress, and what to do.
Rest in Sochi March
According to tourists, in March the weather in Sochi is very changeable, and the rain can quickly be replaced by the sun, so do not count on the forecast too much. The average air temperature on the coast is + 11 ° С during the day and + 5 ° С at night. It gets warmer at the end of the month. The water temperature in the Black Sea is + 9 ° С. It happens that a strong wind blows, and the sea is stormy.
Take clothes for all occasions, as the weather is unpredictable. Be sure to bring a waterproof jacket and shoes, as well as an umbrella.
I know that many tourists come to Sochi in the spring to see the bloom - this is called floritourism... We ourselves are going to the resort in the spring to admire this beauty. So, from the beginning of March, magnolias, Japanese quince, forsythia and cercis begin to bloom, and at the end of the month - sakura. Sometimes in early March, you can still find mimosa and camellia. It looks just magical! Come to the Sochi arboretum or the Yuzhnye Kultury park for the opening, because there are even queues at the entrance to the parks and to the flowering trees. Read more about Floritourism in Sochi in the Scapp magazine.
Tourists in the reviews note that in March prices for housing and excursions in Sochi are lower than in the season, and there are fewer people. It's time to take advantage of this and go on excursions! During your vacation in March 2021, go to the waterfalls and canyons of Greater Sochi, to Mount Akhun, to a yew-and-boxwood grove, to Abkhazia. We advise you to look for excursions on Tripster - they have a large selection.
Go on your own to the Imereti Bay and see the Olympic facilities. We advise you to have fun with your children on the attractions in Sochi Park.
In March, you can still go skiing at the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana. If you are not riding, just go on an excursion and take the cable cars to the peaks.
And most importantly - just walk around the city and admire the blossoming nature!
Rest in Sochi in April
The weather in April is noticeably warmer than in March: the temperature in Sochi is + 13 ° C during the day, + 8 ° C at night, and the water in the sea is + 11 ° C. Fogs spread in the mornings, and in the evening it can be chilly and windy. It still rains frequently, but there are still more fine days than in March.
In good weather, you can already sunbathe or take a walk on a boat. Just dress warmer, because the wind at sea is unmerciful, or choose transport with a closed cabin.
The sea is still cold, you can only admire it. If you want to swim or are traveling with a child, choose a hotel with a heated pool.
According to tourists, in April in Sochi it is very pleasant to walk or go on excursions: the weather is pleasant, there are few tourists, prices are lower, and nature is blooming with might and main.
April is the month of flowering and fragrance in Sochi. Sometimes plants bloom earlier or later due to the weather, but the peak is always in mid-spring. So if you arrive at the beginning of April, you will not lose! In April, wisteria and forsythia bloom magnificently throughout the city in Sochi. You can also catch a magnolia if the weather was cold. In the arboretums, you will see hot pink sakura and purple cercis.
If you like hiking, go to the waterfalls, they look especially impressive in spring. During your vacation in Sochi in April 2021, on your own or with an excursion, go to admire the mountains in Krasnaya Polyana, Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia and the Olympic facilities in Sirius. We advise you to look for excursions on Tripster - they have a large selection.
Rest in Sochi in May
According to tourists, in May the weather in Sochi is ideal - warm, but not hot. In the first half of the month, the average daytime air temperature is +15 ... + 20 ° С, and closer to June it reaches + 24 ° С. It is quite possible to get tanned! But I do not recommend swimming - the water in the Black Sea is up to + 16 ° C and is very invigorating. However, seasoned tourists do not stop this, and they open the swimming season at the end of May.
It rains, but much less often. Warm weather allows you to walk in T-shirts and shorts. Don't forget about hats!
In May, the rivers are very full-flowing, so go hiking to the waterfalls - for example, Agursky or Zmeikovsky. In general, in May everything is so green and blooming, so walk more in the woods and go to the arboretum. In parks and in the city, the tulip tree, horse chestnut, buldenezh, deytsia, azalea, tamarix bloom, and the first rhododendrons bloom in the circuses of the Krasnaya Polyana resort in May.
What to do on vacation in Sochi in May? Take a boat trip, get some air on the embankment, drive to Imereti Bay and Krasnaya Polyana to climb the mountains by funicular. On the May holidays, you still have time to go skiing, but then the cable cars are usually closed for scheduled maintenance work. Check the opening hours on the official websites of the resorts.
If you come on vacation with children, take a walk in the Riviera Park, ride the attractions in the theme Sochi Park, go to the dolphinarium, oceanarium, monkey nursery and water park in Loo. Read more on how to relax in Sochi with children.
For fans of extreme sports, we recommend the Skypark Adventure Park - there you can just walk over the precipice along the Skybridge or try bungee jumping, ziplining and trolls. By the way, not far from the park is the Akhshtyrskaya cave, where Cro-Magnons lived.
And, of course, take excursions - there are so many different offers from Sochi! For example, to Abkhazia, Krasnaya Polyana, Agur gorge. We advise you to look for excursions on Tripster - they have a large selection.
