Weather in January in Sofia
Planning a journey to Sofia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Sofia in January?
Sofia is a region in Madagascar. January in Sofia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Sofia. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Bankya with an average of 45 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Borovets with 61 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 86 hours of sunlight in Sofia. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Sofia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sofia's yearly weather, check out our Sofia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Sofia?
Sofia
In January Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Borovets
In January Borovets generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Koprivshtitsa
In January Koprivshtitsa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Samokov
In January Samokov generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Govedartsi
In January Govedartsi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sofia, in Madagascar.
Is January the best time to visit Sofia?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Sofia with often poor weather in Sofia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Sofia. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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