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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8°C | -3.3°C | 62.4 mm | 9 | 6.5 h | 13 km/h | – |
| Feb | 8.7°C | -1.1°C | 37.1 mm | 8 | 7.7 h | 13.6 km/h | – |
| Mar | 11.2°C | 1.1°C | 72.2 mm | 12 | 8.1 h | 13.8 km/h | – |
| Apr | 16.1°C | 5.3°C | 67.1 mm | 11 | 10.1 h | 14 km/h | – |
| May | 20.5°C | 10.2°C | 71.4 mm | 14 | 11.3 h | 13.4 km/h | – |
| Jun | 24.2°C | 14.3°C | 79.2 mm | 13 | 12.9 h | 12.4 km/h | – |
| Jul | 27.4°C | 16.6°C | 52 mm | 7 | 13.7 h | 11.8 km/h | – |
| Aug | 28°C | 16.7°C | 36.2 mm | 6 | 12.4 h | 12.3 km/h | – |
| Sep | 23.6°C | 12.8°C | 41.1 mm | 6 | 10.4 h | 12.7 km/h | – |
| Oct | 17.8°C | 7.6°C | 59.6 mm | 7 | 8.5 h | 12.1 km/h | – |
| Nov | 11.7°C | 3.5°C | 59.5 mm | 9 | 6.6 h | 12.3 km/h | – |
| Dec | 6.5°C | -0.9°C | 53.7 mm | 9 | 6.1 h | 12.2 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Sofia
Sofia (Bulgaria) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 12 °C. Daytime highs average 17 °C, while nights cool to about 7 °C. The destination sees roughly 692 mm of rainfall per year and 9.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 13.7 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (August, up to 28 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to -3.3 °C.
Note: with roughly 31 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Sofia
When is the best time to visit Sofia?
The best time to visit Sofia: September to October – best in September (avg. 18.2 °C, 6 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Sofia?
The warmest month is August with an average of 22.4 °C and daytime highs around 28.0 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 0.8 °C and night-time lows around -3.3 °C.
How many rainy days does Sofia have?
May has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is August with 6 rainy days.