Sukhum in September: weather, sea and travel tips
Is September a good time to visit?
September in Sukhum suits a seaside holiday with warm days without persistent strong heat: days average +25 °C. Seasonal sea data gives +22 °C, which may feel refreshing during longer swims. If very warm water is the priority, another period may suit you better.
Weather in September
September is nearly over, so the forecast matters more for travel in the next few days. Sukhum in October.
- Water
- +22 °C
- Daytime air
- +25 °C
- Night-time air
- +16 °C
Early, mid or late September?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 September | +26 °C | +18 °C | +23 °C |
| 11–20 September | +25 °C | +16 °C | +22 °C |
| 21–30 September | +23 °C | +14 °C | +20 °C |
Hot days in September
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in September
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +23 °C in early September and +20 °C in late September. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Sukhum.
Rainfall in September
In September, the average is 12 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 8 to 16 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 air and sea water than October.
The annual charts for Sukhum compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at September, see the September charts and archive by year.
Things to do in September
- On a dry day, a walk along Sukhum’s historic central waterfront can include the area around Sukhum Fortress.
- Sukhum Botanical Garden offers a bamboo avenue and an old Caucasian lime tree.
- Bagrat Castle involves a climb up a steep hill. The surviving fortress walls can be seen at the top.
- 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.