Bulgaria Weather

🇧🇬 1 city covered · Europe · humid subtropical climate
Best time to visit
July to October

Weather in Bulgaria at a glance

Our Bulgaria coverage centers on Sofia, which has a humid subtropical climate. Expect average highs around 82°F (28°C) in July and 40°F (4°C) in January, with about 107 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

  • Covered city: Sofia - annual average 53°
  • Best time to visit: July to October
  • Climate type: humid subtropical

The bigger picture

Sofia averages 9.6 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 667 mm (26.3 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 15 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally July to October. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Sofia climate page.

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Bulgaria cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
Sofia 53° Jul · 82° Jan · 26° 107 9.6 15

Bulgaria weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
January 40° 26° 9 6.4 h/day
February 48° 30° 8 7.6 h/day
March 53° 34° 12 8.2 h/day
April 62° 42° 10 10.4 h/day
May 69° 50° 14 11.2 h/day
June 77° 58° 12 13.0 h/day
July 82° 62° 6 13.8 h/day
August 83° 62° 6 12.4 h/day
September 75° 55° 5 10.5 h/day
October 65° 46° 7 8.7 h/day
November 53° 37° 9 6.7 h/day
December 44° 30° 10 6.1 h/day

Bulgaria weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Bulgaria?
Averaged across the covered cities, July to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Bulgaria?
Yes - Sofia sees regular snowfall. Sofia gets the most, about 15 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Bulgaria like?
The covered cities fall under humid subtropical climate. That means hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

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