Sukhum in October: weather, sea and travel tips
Is October a good time to visit?
October in Sukhum suits walks and time by the shore if swimming is not the main reason for your trip. Days average +20 °C and seasonal sea data gives +17 °C. It is less suitable for a holiday centred on warm sea water.
Weather in October
For warmer daytime weather, consider early October: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +17 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +12 °C
Early, mid or late October?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 October | +22 °C | +14 °C | +19 °C |
| 11–20 October | +20 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 October | +19 °C | +10 °C | +16 °C |
Days with precipitation in October
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in October
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +17 °C in October. 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 October
In October, the average is 11 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 7 to 15 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +25 °C | +16 °C | +22 °C |
| October | +20 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
September has warmer days than October. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Sukhum compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at October, see the October charts and archive by year.
Things to do in October
- Sukhum Botanical Garden offers a bamboo avenue and an old Caucasian lime tree.
- 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.