When is the best time to visit Sofia?
In general the best time to visit Sofia is probably July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in August and it has 20 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sofia in different months
This is the average weather in Sofia for each month based on historic data:
In July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 20 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +59°F to +82°F.
March, April, May, June, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +77°F during June.
In January, February, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 10 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 43 mm in December.
Climate in Sofia
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sofia for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sofia during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sofia is August with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sofia looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sofia is December with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 62%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sofia during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 20 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 38 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 9 rainy days and 73 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Sofia during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sofia:
What is the hottest month in Sofia?
The hottest month in Sofia is August with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Sofia?
The coldest month in Sofia is January with minimum temperatures of +25°F.
Is Sofia worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Sofia could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Sofia?
if you're looking to visit Sofia when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, June, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 21 mm of rain.
Other cities in Bulgaria
Check out the weather for other cities in Bulgaria.
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.