Planning a trip to Sofia in September? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 14 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 36 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+117°F
Max.
36 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sofia has good weather in September.
Average temperature in Sofia in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sofia for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +77°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +75°F.
Is Sofia warm or cold in September?
Sofia is typically warm in September.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +52°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Sofia:
Climate in Sofia in September
Sofia weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+73°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+30°F
+23°F
Max. temperature
+127°F
+117°F
+91°F
Rainfall
39 mm
36 mm
40 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
63%
67%
74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
16
14
12
Cloudy days
2
5
10
Rainy days
8
9
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August.It’s getting colder in September. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F.As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 39 mm to 36 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 16 sunny days in August to 14 in September.
October brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Sofia in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Sofia is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 31 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sofia wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last September in Sofia?
This is the weather in Sofia in September 2023:
1 September
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+80°F
2 September
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+82°F
3 September
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+83°F
4 September
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+60°F
5 September
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+68°F
6 September
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+73°F
7 September
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+74°F
8 September
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+75°F
9 September
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+77°F
10 September
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+76°F
11 September
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+76°F
12 September
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+81°F
13 September
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+85°F
14 September
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+82°F
15 September
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+78°F
16 September
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+73°F
17 September
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+74°F
18 September
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+75°F
19 September
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+75°F
20 September
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+77°F
21 September
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+79°F
22 September
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+86°F
23 September
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+90°F
24 September
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+81°F
25 September
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+72°F
26 September
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+73°F
27 September
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+72°F
28 September
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+72°F
29 September
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+74°F
30 September
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+74°F
In September 2023 Sofia had 19 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sofia climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sofia in September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+58°F) and the highest in 2014 (+66°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1194 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sofia in September:
Is September a good time to visit Sofia?
September is a really good time to go to Sofia. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sofia.
Can you sunbathe in Sofia in September?
September is warm in Sofia. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Sofia rainy in September?
Sofia is usually dry in September. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sofia in September?
The amount of sunny days in Sofia during September varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Bulgaria
Check out the weather for other cities in Bulgaria.
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, 2023.
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.