Sofia Weather in March

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

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Sofia Borovets Koprivshtitsa Samokov

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

What to Expect in Sofia in March

Sofia, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. March in Sofia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Madzhare to 11°C (52°F) in Bankya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Bankya and -2°C (28°F) in Madzhare.

For a closer look at conditions across Sofia, Bulgaria, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bankya with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Borovets with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Sofia gets approximately 168 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Sofia, Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Sofia (March)

Precipitation variation in Sofia (March)

Sofia

In March Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
168 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Borovets

In March Borovets generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
168 hours
192 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Borovets →

Koprivshtitsa

In March Koprivshtitsa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
172 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Koprivshtitsa →

Samokov

In March Samokov generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
168 hours
192 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Govedartsi

In March Govedartsi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
168 hours
192 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sofia 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Borovets 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Koprivshtitsa 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Samokov 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Govedartsi 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Beli Iskar 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Sofia weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Sofia, Bulgaria typically experiences mixed weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sofia average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

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

In Sofia, the average daytime high in March is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Sofia, Bulgaria. Sofia averages only about 66 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Sofia, Bulgaria?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Sofia, March may not be the ideal time to visit Sofia, Bulgaria.

On average, the best time to visit Sofia, Bulgaria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Sofia. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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