Best time to visit Sofia
The best months to visit Sofia are September, June and July, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
September, June and July score best for Sofia weather:
- June26° / 14°CWarm days, stormy afternoons, long park evenings.
- July28° / 16°CPeak summer — dry, hot middays; Vitosha's heights stay cool.
- September24° / 12°CThe driest, clearest month — best mountain visibility of the year.
By TripSapien · Updated October 14, 2026
Sofia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -3° | 46 | 12 | 9h |
| February | 8° | -2° | 39 | 12 | 10h |
| March | 12° | 2° | 55 | 16 | 11h |
| April | 17° | 6° | 58 | 18 | 13h |
| May | 22° | 11° | 68 | 21 | 14h |
| JuneBest weather | 26° | 14° | 67 | 19 | 15h |
| JulyBest weather | 28° | 16° | 47 | 16 | 15h |
| August | 29° | 16° | 37 | 13 | 15h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 24° | 12° | 37 | 12 | 13h |
| October | 18° | 7° | 48 | 10 | 12h |
| November | 12° | 3° | 38 | 11 | 10h |
| December | 6° | -1° | 48 | 13 | 9h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Sofia month by month
January
Sofia in January: 4.8°C high, -3.3°C low, 46mm rain over 12 days, 9.4h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Sofia in February: 7.8°C high, -1.6°C low, 38.9mm rain over 12 days, 10h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Sofia in March: 11.7°C high, 1.8°C low, 54.8mm rain over 16 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Sofia in April: 16.8°C high, 6.2°C low, 58.1mm rain over 18 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
May
Sofia in May: 21.8°C high, 10.8°C low, 68.4mm rain over 21 days, 14.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
Sofia in June: 25.5°C high, 14.2°C low, 67mm rain over 19 days, 15.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JulyBest weather
Sofia in July: 28.2°C high, 15.9°C low, 46.7mm rain over 16 days, 15.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Sofia in August: 28.6°C high, 16°C low, 37.3mm rain over 13 days, 14.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
SeptemberBest weather
Sofia in September: 23.6°C high, 12.2°C low, 36.9mm rain over 12 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Sofia in October: 18°C high, 7.3°C low, 47.5mm rain over 10 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Sofia in November: 11.9°C high, 3.1°C low, 37.7mm rain over 11 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Sofia in December: 6.2°C high, -1°C low, 48.4mm rain over 13 days, 9.3h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
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