Climate Insights for Gudauta

The climate in Gudauta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1242mm of precipitation falls per year. Gudauta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gudauta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Gudauta vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Gudauta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1242mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 137mm of rainfall. January and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 69mm. That's 68mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 39cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.

Gudauta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Gudauta, which began on September 23, 2026. Gudauta is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Gudauta is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 70mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gudauta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.