Sukhum in December: weather, sea and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Sukhum is an option for a seaside trip without expecting summer weather. Days average +12 °C and nights +4 °C. Walks can alternate with museum visits, while a warm beach holiday calls for another month.
Weather in December
For warmer daytime weather, consider early December: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +9 °C
- Daytime air
- +12 °C
- Night-time air
- +4 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +14 °C | +5 °C | +11 °C |
| 11–20 December | +12 °C | +4 °C | +9 °C |
| 21–31 December | +11 °C | +3 °C | +9 °C |
Days with precipitation in December
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in December
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +9 °C in December. The table above compares early, mid and late month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Sukhum.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 13 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 9 to 18 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | +16 °C | +8 °C | +13 °C |
| December | +12 °C | +4 °C | +9 °C |
| January | +10 °C | +2 °C | +7 °C |
November has warmer days than December. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. December has warmer days than January. January offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Sukhum compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- Sukhum Botanical Garden offers a bamboo avenue and an old Caucasian lime tree. Winter access is restricted, so this option depends on checking access with the garden.
- The Abkhazian State Museum offers displays about the region’s nature, archaeology and traditional culture. Its indoor galleries are an option when rain interrupts walks.
- An evening performance at the Fazil Iskander Russian Drama Theatre is another option. The current programme shows which productions fall on your travel dates.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.