Climate and Weather in Sofia, Bulgaria

The climate of Sofia

What is the capital of Bulgaria? Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and is located in the west of the country. Sofia is surrounded by mountains, which has a lot of influence on the climate. For example, in the winter months there is a lot of trouble with fog and smog as a result of the lack of wind in cold and relatively humid weather conditions. Air traffic to and from Sofia International Airport also regularly suffers from (sometimes significant) delays in winter. In the city it often feels cold during the winter months and snow is not a rarity. Within the Köppen-Geiger climate classification, Sofia has a moderate continental climate. Another name for this is a moderate continental climate. This climate type is indicated in the climate system with the letter code Dfb. See abbreviations for Sofia.

The weather in Sofia

In the summer months it can be very pleasant in Sofia thanks to the sunny and warm weather and in the absence of wind it often feels a bit warmer than it actually is. You can count on maximum temperatures that are on average close to 30 degrees, but also regularly shoot over it. Almost every year there is a heat wave in Sofia, during which the mercury rises well above 30 degrees for a number of days. Such a period often ends with heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Spring and autumn are characterized by very unpredictable weather. Within one or two days it can really change. After a period of frost, it can feel wonderfully spring-like two days later. If you travel to Sofia, it is therefore advisable to always take the unpredictability of the weather into account when packing your luggage.

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Climate figures

The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).

	maximum temperature	minimum temperature	hours of sunshine per day	days of precipitation per month
January	4℃	-4℃	3	7
February	6℃	-2℃	4	7
March	11℃	1℃	5	7
April	17℃	6℃	7	7
May	22℃	10℃	8	8
June	26℃	13℃	9	9
July	29℃	15℃	10	6
August	28℃	15℃	10	5
September	25℃	11℃	8	4
October	18℃	6℃	6	5
November	12℃	3℃	4	6
December	6℃	-2℃	3	8

The weather in Sofia

Here you will find the weather forecast for Sofia. View the current weather in Sofia and the forecast for the coming days, such as the temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Sofia. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Sofia. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Sofia? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.

An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.

The weather in January

In the month of January, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 4 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is -4 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 7 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in February

In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 6 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is -2 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 7 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in March

In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 11 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 1 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 7 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in April

In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 17 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 6 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 7 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in May

In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 8 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.

The weather in June

In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 26 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 13 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.

The weather in July

In July, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 15 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 10 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 6 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in August

In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 28 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 15 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 10 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 5 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in September

In the month of September, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 25 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in October

In October, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 18 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 6 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 5 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in November

In the month of November, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 12 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 3 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 6 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in December

In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in Sofia is around 6 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is -2 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 8 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.