Sofia Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sofia, Bulgaria in July.

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Sofia Borovets Koprivshtitsa Samokov

Planning a trip to Sofia, Bulgaria this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sofia in July

Sofia, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. July in Sofia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. July falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Beli Iskar to 27°C (81°F) in Bankya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Bankya and 12°C (54°F) in Beli Iskar.

For specific regional insights in Sofia, Bulgaria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bankya with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to high rainfall in Borovets with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

July brings good sunshine to many areas. Sofia sees around 310 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Sofia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sofia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Sofia)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) July27°C (81°F) This monthAugust27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sofia in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sofia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sofia

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Sofia, Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Sofia (July)

Precipitation variation in Sofia (July)

Sofia

In July Sofia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
310 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sofia →

Borovets

In July Borovets generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
310 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Borovets →

Koprivshtitsa

In July Koprivshtitsa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
325 hours
314 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Koprivshtitsa →

Samokov

In July Samokov generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
310 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Samokov →

Govedartsi

In July Govedartsi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
310 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Govedartsi →

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In our records: Bulgaria July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Bulgaria in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in Bulgaria reached 44°C (111°F) in Ruse on July 26, 2000.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sofia in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sofia 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Borovets 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Koprivshtitsa 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Samokov 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Govedartsi 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Beli Iskar 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Sofia weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sofia, Bulgaria in July?

Expect excellent weather across Sofia, Bulgaria in July. The popular destination of Sofia averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Sofia, Bulgaria in July?

In Sofia, the average daytime high in July is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Sofia, Bulgaria get a lot of rain in July?

July is on the drier side in Sofia, Bulgaria. Sofia averages only about 70 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Sofia, Bulgaria?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Sofia, Bulgaria with overall excellent weather in Sofia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Sofia. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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