Sofia Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Sofia. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Sofia has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 734 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Sofia can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 91 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 42 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sofia Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Sofia can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sofia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 79%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sofia in Bulgaria
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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.
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