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Sochi
Russia · AER
Black Sea subtropics with Caucasus ski slopes above.
About
Sochi is the largest resort city in Russia. The city is situated on the Sochi River, along the Black Sea in the North Caucasus of Southern Russia, with a population of 466,078 residents, and up to 600,000 residents in the urban area. The city covers an area of 176.77 square kilometers (68.25 sq mi), while the Greater Sochi Area covers over 3,502 square kilometers (1,352 sq mi). Sochi stretches across 145 kilometers (90 mi), and is the longest city in Europe (territorially), the fifth-largest city in the Southern Federal District, the second-largest city in Krasnodar Krai, and the sixth-largest city on the Black Sea.
Source: Wikipedia — Sochi (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- skiing · excellent
- affordability · good
- beaches · good
- family friendly · good
- hiking · good
- nature · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan49°F16d wet
- Feb49°F14d wet
- Mar54°F16d wet
- Apr61°F12d wet
- May68°F14d wet
- Jun76°F14d wet
- Jul80°F12d wet
- Aug83°F10d wet
- Sep76°F12d wet
- Oct67°F11d wet
- Nov60°F11d wet
- Dec53°F15d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Plan the trip
Fly into Sochi International Airport (AER), about 15 mi away.
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