Sofia, Bulgaria Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Sofia month by month
Sofia weather in January
January brings highs around 40°F (4°C), lows near 26°F (-4°C), about 9 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Sofia.
Sofia weather in February
February brings highs around 48°F (9°C), lows near 30°F (-1°C), about 8 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Sofia weather in March
March brings highs around 53°F (11°C), lows near 34°F (1°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Sofia weather in April
April brings highs around 62°F (17°C), lows near 42°F (5°C), about 10 wet days.
Sofia weather in May
May brings highs around 69°F (20°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 14 wet days.
Sofia weather in June
June brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), about 12 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Sofia.
Sofia weather in July
July brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 6 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Sofia.
Sofia weather in August
August brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 6 wet days.
Sofia weather in September
September brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 5 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Sofia.
Sofia weather in October
October brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 7 wet days.
Sofia weather in November
November brings highs around 53°F (12°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 9 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Sofia weather in December
December brings highs around 44°F (6°C), lows near 30°F (-1°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Seasons in Sofia
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.
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Best time to visit Sofia
The best time to visit Sofia is generally July to October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 76°F (25°C).
Pack for Sofia with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 62°F (17°C).
Sofia temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.