Climate Insights for Gudauta

The climate in Gudauta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1369mm 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Gudauta experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Gudauta vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Gudauta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1369mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 158mm of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 87mm. That's 71mm 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. Gudauta receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 201cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gudauta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Gudauta, which began on June 21, 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Gudauta is during June, July, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°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.