Sofia Weather in October

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

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Sofia Borovets Koprivshtitsa Samokov

Planning a getaway to Sofia, Bulgaria this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sofia in October

Sofia, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. October in Sofia generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Madzhare to 17°C (63°F) in Bankya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Bankya and 4°C (39°F) in Madzhare.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bankya with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Dolna Banya with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Sofia receives about 170 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Sofia (October)

Precipitation variation in Sofia (October)

Sofia

In October Sofia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
170 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
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Borovets

In October Borovets generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
170 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
Climate in Borovets →

Koprivshtitsa

In October Koprivshtitsa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
161 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
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Samokov

In October Samokov generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
170 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
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Govedartsi

In October Govedartsi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
170 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sofia 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Borovets 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Koprivshtitsa 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Samokov 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Govedartsi 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Beli Iskar 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Sofia weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect good weather across Sofia, Bulgaria in October. The popular destination of Sofia averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

In Sofia, the average daytime high in October is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

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

October is on the drier side in Sofia, Bulgaria. Sofia averages only about 53 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Sofia, Bulgaria?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Sofia, Bulgaria with overall good weather in Sofia.

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

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