Sofia: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Sofia. Best time to visit: May, June, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Sofia has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 17°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 9 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Sofia is during May, June, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -3°C | 5 | Good |
| February | 10°C | -1°C | 10 | Good |
| March | 12°C | 1°C | 13 | Wet |
| April | 16°C | 4°C | 9 | Good |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 13 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 23°C | 13°C | 13 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 26°C | 16°C | 7 | Good |
| August | 27°C | 16°C | 11 | Good |
| September | 25°C | 13°C | 4 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 18°C | 8°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 5 | Good |
| December | 8°C | 1°C | 10 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 8°C
Low: -1°C
Rainy days: 8 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 16°C
Low: 5°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 25°C
Low: 15°C
Rainy days: 10 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 18°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 6 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 6°C | -3°C | 5 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 10°C | -1°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 12°C | 1°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 16°C | 4°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 21°C | 10°C | 13 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 23°C | 13°C | 13 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 26°C | 16°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 27°C | 16°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 25°C | 13°C | 4 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 18°C | 8°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 5 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 8°C | 1°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
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Orthodox cathedrals with Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Vitosha Mountain hike,Roman ruins, and Vitosha Mountain ski access.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Sofia have?
Sofia has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 17°C (highs) and 7°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Sofia?
The best time to visit Sofia is during May, June, September, October, when temperatures average around 21°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Sofia?
The hottest month in Sofia is August with average highs of 27°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of -3°C.
When is the rainy season in Sofia?
Sofia sees the most rain in March (13 rainy days), while September is the driest month (4 rainy days).
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