Sofia, BulgariaQuick decision
When to visit Sofia?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 27°F | 41°F | 28% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 30°F | 48°F | 25% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 34°F | 55°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 63°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 50°F | 68°F | 43% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 77°F | 35% | 0.1in | 14.3h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ July | 63°F | 82°F | 19% | 0.1in | 14.4h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 61°F | 82°F | 21% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 55°F | 77°F | 14% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 45°F | 64°F | 22% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 37°F | 54°F | 33% | 0.1in | 8.3h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 30°F | 43°F | 32% | 0.1in | 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°F, 37% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°F, 25% rainy days, 13.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 18°F, 23% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°F, 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°F.
December is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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