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Sofia in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sofia in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sofia, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Sofia in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Sofia in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 2 rainy days in the month and around 23 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
-6°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
23 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sofia has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Sofia in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sofia for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +48°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +16°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +37°F.

Is Sofia warm or cold in February?

Sofia is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +39°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +27°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Sofia, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sofia in February

Sofia weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+39°F+45°F+52°F
Min. temperature
-13°F-6°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+70°F+81°F
Rainfall
21 mm23 mm42 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%75%68%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
679
Cloudy days
201715
Rainy days
225
Snowy days
322

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +39°F to +45°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 21 mm to 23 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 75%. Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 6 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Sofia in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sofia is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 69 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sofia wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 27 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Sofia.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Sofia?

This is the weather in Sofia in February 2023:
1 February
🌨️
+39°F
2 February
🌨️
+36°F
3 February
☁️
+38°F
4 February
☀️
+41°F
5 February
☀️
+46°F
6 February
☀️
+49°F
7 February
☀️
+48°F
8 February
☁️
+38°F
9 February
☁️
+44°F
10 February
☀️
+54°F
11 February
☀️
+61°F
12 February
☀️
+50°F
13 February
☁️
+43°F
14 February
☀️
+44°F
15 February
☀️
+53°F
16 February
☀️
+54°F
17 February
☀️
+58°F
18 February
☀️
+53°F
19 February
☀️
+63°F
20 February
☀️
+59°F
21 February
☁️
+61°F
22 February
🌧️
+48°F
23 February
🌧️
+46°F
24 February
☁️
+45°F
25 February
☀️
+52°F
26 February
☀️
+50°F
27 February
🌨️
+39°F
28 February
☁️
+37°F
In February 2023 Sofia had 16 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sofia climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sofia in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+41°F) and the highest in 2016 (+62°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 99 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sofia in February:

Is February a good time to visit Sofia?

It’s always a good time to visit Sofia, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sofia in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Sofia rainy in February?

Sofia is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Sofia in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sofia in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Bulgaria

Check out the weather for other cities in Bulgaria.

Monthly weather in Sofia

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sofia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.