Sofia weather in January (Sofia, Bulgaria)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sofia during January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Sofia tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Sofia in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 86 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sofia. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sofia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 86 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sofia.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.