Sofia weather in March (Sofia, Bulgaria)

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

In March, Sofia generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 0°C.

Sofia in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sofia, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Bulgaria in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.