Sofia · WinterMonth summary
Sofia weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 6°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sofia in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December brings a challenging climate (4.1/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Sofia in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Sofia is cool (6°C during the day). Days are short (7.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Sofia averages 6°C, 32% rainy days and 7.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +22°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sofia in December
Is December a good time to visit Sofia?
December is not recommended for Sofia (score 4.1/10). With 32% rainy days and 7.5h of sunshine, consider July (9.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Sofia in December?
It's cool with 6°C daytime and -1°C at night. 7.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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