Sofia, Bulgaria Weather
Sofia hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 93°F (34°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 83°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Sofia weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Sofia looks sunny, with a high of 92° and an overnight low of 63°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Sofia 14-day forecast
About the weather in Sofia
Sofia has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 40°F (4°C) in January to around 82°F (28°C) in July, and the city records roughly 107 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Sofia weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: -2°F (-19°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 15 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 82°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (17°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 26°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -2°F (-19°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.0 inches (76 mm) of rain over 12 days, while September is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 15 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Sofia is mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Sofia brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Sofia is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Sofia is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 29°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season, plus around 10 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Sofia by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 26° | 9 | 2.5 in | 6.4 h/day | 75% |
| February | 48° | 30° | 8 | 1.5 in | 7.6 h/day | 72% |
| March | 53° | 34° | 12 | 2.8 in | 8.2 h/day | 69% |
| April | 62° | 42° | 10 | 2.4 in | 10.4 h/day | 64% |
| May | 69° | 50° | 14 | 2.8 in | 11.2 h/day | 68% |
| June | 77° | 58° | 12 | 3.0 in | 13.0 h/day | 68% |
| July | 82° | 62° | 6 | 1.8 in | 13.8 h/day | 60% |
| August | 83° | 62° | 6 | 1.3 in | 12.4 h/day | 58% |
| September | 75° | 55° | 5 | 1.3 in | 10.5 h/day | 62% |
| October | 65° | 46° | 7 | 2.2 in | 8.7 h/day | 70% |
| November | 53° | 37° | 9 | 2.4 in | 6.7 h/day | 78% |
| December | 44° | 30° | 10 | 2.3 in | 6.1 h/day | 79% |