Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1 °C | 10.9 °C | 14 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 8 °C | 9.9 °C | 12 days | Unfavourable season |
| March | 10.7 °C | 9.9 °C | 12 days | Unfavourable season |
| April | 15.5 °C | 11.9 °C | 10 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 19.7 °C | 16.5 °C | 12 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| June | 25.6 °C | 22.3 °C | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| July | 28.7 °C | 25.3 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 30.1 °C | 26.4 °C | 6 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 25.1 °C | 24.4 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 18.2 °C | 20.5 °C | 8 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 12.9 °C | 16.4 °C | 11 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 9.4 °C | 13 °C | 13 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in January
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa required before departure. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Passport valid 6 months after the visa expires and signed; biometrics taken on arrival; register within 7 working days and keep your immigration card.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 3 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Travel advised against
Authorities advise against travelling there.
Official advice updated 3 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; Japanese encephalitis and tick-borne encephalitis depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Gelendzhik in January?
The sea averages 10.9°C in January — too cold for most swimmers.
How hot is Gelendzhik in January?
Expect 7.1°C in the afternoon and 1.6°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Gelendzhik in January?
Around 14 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 46% of days.