Sofia, BulgariaQuick decision
When to visit Sofia?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
19% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (32%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Heritage & CathedralYear-round — Alexander Nevsky, UNESCO Boyana and Roman baths.
SkiingDecember–March — Borovets and Bansko 1–2h away.
Vitosha HikingMay–October — Vitosha Mountain accessible by metro from the centre.
GastronomyYear-round — shopska, kavarma and Bulgarian wines.
Monthly climate data
Sofia weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -3°C | 5°C | 28% | 2.0 | 8.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -1°C | 9°C | 25% | 1.2 | 9.0h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 1°C | 13°C | 36% | 2.1 | 10.3h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 17°C | 33% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 20°C | 43% | 2.4 | 12.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 25°C | 35% | 2.2 | 14.3h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ July | 17°C | 28°C | 19% | 1.5 | 14.4h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 16°C | 28°C | 21% | 1.2 | 13.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 13°C | 25°C | 14% | 1.0 | 11.6h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 7°C | 18°C | 22% | 2.1 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 3°C | 12°C | 33% | 2.2 | 8.3h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 6°C | 32% | 1.9 | 7.5h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 37% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 25% rainy days, 13.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 18°C, 23% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 28% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 19% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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