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Sofia Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Sofia (Sofia), Bulgaria. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

Forecast for Sofia

Sat   Jul 27
30°C | 13°C
NE 11 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Jul 28
33°C | 16°C
NE 7 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jul 29
33°C | 14°C
N 14 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Sofia in Bulgaria

Sofia has a humid continental climate. The city is surrounded by mountains which has a big influences on the weather. In the cold winter months there is a lot of fog and smog due to the lack of wind. In summer months it feels hotter than it actually is because of the lack of wind. Spring and autumn are characterized by very unpredictable weather. Within a day or two, the weather can change completely.

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Sofia?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sofia?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sofia?
    May tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sofia?
    November is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sofia?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.

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