Sochi weather in January
In January, Sochi sees average daytime highs of 8°C and overnight lows near 5°C, with 145 mm of precipitation across 15 wet days and about 9.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 9°C in the first days to 8°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 48 min at the start of January to 9 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Sochi's 12th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sochi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 8°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 5°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 145 mm
- 15 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 06 min
- 7:58 AM – 5:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.4
- out of 10
Sochi is city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
- Density
- 1,853/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1838
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Highs ease over the month, from about 9°C in the first days to 8°C by the end.
A typical January day in Sochi reaches about 8°C in the afternoon and slips back to 5°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 4°C and 13°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C cooler than December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg low (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 |
| 2 | 9 | 6 |
| 3 | 9 | 6 |
| 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 5 | 9 | 6 |
| 6 | 9 | 6 |
| 7 | 9 | 6 |
| 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 9 | 9 | 6 |
| 10 | 9 | 6 |
| 11 | 9 | 6 |
| 12 | 9 | 6 |
| 13 | 9 | 5 |
| 14 | 8 | 5 |
| 15 | 8 | 5 |
| 16 | 8 | 5 |
| 17 | 8 | 5 |
| 18 | 8 | 5 |
| 19 | 8 | 5 |
| 20 | 8 | 5 |
| 21 | 8 | 5 |
| 22 | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | 8 | 5 |
| 25 | 8 | 5 |
| 26 | 8 | 5 |
| 27 | 8 | 5 |
| 28 | 8 | 5 |
| 29 | 8 | 5 |
| 30 | 8 | 5 |
| 31 | 8 | 5 |
Sochi weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° / 5° | 145 | 15 | 5.6 | 9.1 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 8° / 5° | 108 | 11.9 | 4.8 | 10.2 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 10° / 6° | 112 | 13.6 | 2.9 | 11.6 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 14° / 10° | 87 | 10.7 | 0.4 | 13.2 | 4.0 |
| May | 19° / 14° | 81 | 10.1 | 0 | 14.5 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 23° / 19° | 72 | 9.5 | 0 | 15.2 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 26° / 22° | 80 | 9.9 | 0 | 14.9 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 26° / 23° | 66 | 9.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 23° / 20° | 112 | 9.7 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 19° / 16° | 134 | 10.7 | 0 | 10.8 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 14° / 11° | 131 | 10.9 | 1 | 9.5 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 11° / 7° | 146 | 14.2 | 2.8 | 8.8 | 2.3 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 69%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 31 | 69 |
| 4 | 30 | 70 |
| 5 | 30 | 70 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 30 | 70 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 31 | 69 |
| 14 | 32 | 68 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 33 | 67 |
| 17 | 33 | 67 |
| 18 | 33 | 67 |
| 19 | 33 | 67 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 31 | 69 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 29 | 71 |
| 29 | 29 | 71 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Sochi gets around 145 mm of rain and snow over 15 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 48% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days, and about 6 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 |
| Snow chance (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 11 |
| 2 | 50 | 11 |
| 3 | 50 | 11 |
| 4 | 50 | 11 |
| 5 | 50 | 11 |
| 6 | 50 | 12 |
| 7 | 49 | 12 |
| 8 | 49 | 12 |
| 9 | 49 | 13 |
| 10 | 48 | 13 |
| 11 | 48 | 14 |
| 12 | 48 | 14 |
| 13 | 48 | 15 |
| 14 | 47 | 16 |
| 15 | 47 | 16 |
| 16 | 47 | 17 |
| 17 | 47 | 18 |
| 18 | 47 | 19 |
| 19 | 46 | 19 |
| 20 | 46 | 20 |
| 21 | 47 | 21 |
| 22 | 47 | 22 |
| 23 | 47 | 23 |
| 24 | 48 | 23 |
| 25 | 48 | 24 |
| 26 | 49 | 24 |
| 27 | 49 | 25 |
| 28 | 49 | 25 |
| 29 | 49 | 25 |
| 30 | 49 | 24 |
| 31 | 48 | 24 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 12 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 8 h 48 min at the start of January to 9 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 8:00 AM to 7:47 AM, and sunset from 4:48 PM to 5:22 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:47 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:21 | 5:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.8 | 8:00 | 4:48 |
| 2 | 8.8 | 8:00 | 4:49 |
| 3 | 8.8 | 8:00 | 4:50 |
| 4 | 8.8 | 8:00 | 4:51 |
| 5 | 8.9 | 8:00 | 4:52 |
| 6 | 8.9 | 8:00 | 4:53 |
| 7 | 8.9 | 8:00 | 4:54 |
| 8 | 8.9 | 8:00 | 4:55 |
| 9 | 8.9 | 8:00 | 4:56 |
| 10 | 9.0 | 8:00 | 4:57 |
| 11 | 9.0 | 7:59 | 4:58 |
| 12 | 9.0 | 7:59 | 4:59 |
| 13 | 9.0 | 7:59 | 5:00 |
| 14 | 9.0 | 7:58 | 5:01 |
| 15 | 9.1 | 7:58 | 5:02 |
| 16 | 9.1 | 7:58 | 5:03 |
| 17 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:04 |
| 18 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:06 |
| 19 | 9.2 | 7:56 | 5:07 |
| 20 | 9.2 | 7:56 | 5:08 |
| 21 | 9.2 | 7:55 | 5:09 |
| 22 | 9.3 | 7:54 | 5:10 |
| 23 | 9.3 | 7:54 | 5:12 |
| 24 | 9.3 | 7:53 | 5:13 |
| 25 | 9.4 | 7:52 | 5:14 |
| 26 | 9.4 | 7:51 | 5:15 |
| 27 | 9.4 | 7:51 | 5:17 |
| 28 | 9.5 | 7:50 | 5:18 |
| 29 | 9.5 | 7:49 | 5:19 |
| 30 | 9.5 | 7:48 | 5:21 |
| 31 | 9.6 | 7:47 | 5:22 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 1.51 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.32 kWh/m² to a high of 6.44 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 1.51 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.9 | Dim |
Is January a good time to visit Sochi?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Sochi.
What to pack for Sochi in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Sochi sees daytime highs around 8°C and nights near 5°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sochi in January
The nearest coast averages about 10°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 26°C and coldest in February near 9°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 6 to Oct 18 — about 4.4 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Bracing |
| Feb | 9 | Bracing |
| Mar | 9 | Bracing |
| Apr | 12 | Bracing |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 20 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 16 | Cool |
| Dec | 13 | Bracing |
UV index in Sochi in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sochi peaks around July 17 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Sochi?
Sochi sits at 43.6°N, 39.7°E, 28 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Dagomys, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Sochi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sochi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sochi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 207 m around an average of 43 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,008 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,254 m.
The land around Sochi is covered by artificial surfaces (37%), trees (32%) and water (29%) within 3 km, water (49%) and trees (46%) within 16 km, and trees (56%) and water (33%) within 80 km.
Russia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,547
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 521
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sochi (43.597°, 39.7248°, elevation 28 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).