Sofia weather in December (Sofia, Bulgaria)

What can you expect from the weather in Sofia during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Sofia typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C.

Sofia in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 68 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sofia. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sofia climate page with graphs.

 

Sofia, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Bulgaria in December

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sofia in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Bulgaria? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Bulgaria. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.