Sofia, Bulgaria experiences average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Sofia, Bulgaria Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Sofia, Bulgaria. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Dec 
Wetter season: Jan–Jun At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.9/10
Best: June, July, August, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 16°C / 7°C
Feels Like 15°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 51 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 72%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 6 days
Frost Days 11 days
Hottest Month
27°C
August
Avg Low17°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
-4°C
January
Avg High4°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
4days
September
Avg High23°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
March (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:49
Daylight 15.3h
Sunset 21:08
Live conditions—
Sofia on the map · live conditions
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Bulgaria
- City
- Sofia
- Population
- 1.2M
- Coordinates
- 42.70°, 23.32°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 9 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 6 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low -2°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -4°C . Feb: 8°C / -1°C . Mar: 11°C / 2°C . Apr: 16°C / 6°C . May: 20°C / 10°C . Jun: 25°C / 15°C . Jul: 27°C / 17°C . Aug: 27°C / 17°C . Sep: 23°C / 13°C . Oct: 17°C / 8°C . Nov: 11°C / 3°C . Dec: 6°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 57 mm. Feb: 37 mm. Mar: 60 mm. Apr: 55 mm. May: 72 mm. Jun: 74 mm. Jul: 44 mm. Aug: 32 mm. Sep: 27 mm. Oct: 47 mm. Nov: 53 mm. Dec: 52 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 67%. May: 71%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 64%. Aug: 61%. Sep: 64%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 81%. Dec: 82%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 10 days. Feb: 8 days. Mar: 6 days. Apr: 3 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 8 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 30°C | Aug · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -3°C | Jan · -4°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 150 mm | Jun · 74 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 13 km/h | Mar · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -4°C | 1°C / -7°C | 10days (57 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 79% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / -1°C | 5°C / -5°C | 8days (37 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 75% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 11°C / 2°C | 8°C / -1°C | 11days (60 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 71% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 16°C / 6°C | 14°C / 3°C | 11days (55 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 5.6 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 20°C / 10°C | 19°C / 9°C | 14days (72 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 15°C | 26°C / 16°C | 12days (74 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 17°C | 29°C / 18°C | 8days (44 mm) Wet | 12.8h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 7days (32 mm) Good | 12.2h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 4days (27 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 17°C / 8°C | 15°C / 6°C | 6days (47 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 72% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 11°C / 3°C | 9°C / 0°C | 9days (53 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 81% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 6°C / -1°C | 3°C / -4°C | 9days (52 mm) Wet | 5.6h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Sofia are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Sofia, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Sofia is August, with average daytime highs of 27°C (81°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Sofia is January, with average overnight lows of -4°C (25°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Sofia is June, averaging 74mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Sofia runs through May, June, March, April, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Sofia.
Sofia receives approximately 110 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Sofia.
The least favorable months to visit Sofia are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Sofia is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Sofia is 72%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Sofia receives snow. Months with snowfall average 6 snow days and 12 cm (5 in) of accumulation, with about 11 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Sofia are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Sofia averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 52%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Sofia is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Sofia has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Sofia ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Sofia. It earns a climate score of 8.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Sofia, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 25°C (76°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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