Best time to visit Sofia

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When is the best time to visit Sofia?

The best time to visit Sofia is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 36°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Sofia36
    Jan
  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Sofia39
    Feb
  • 48°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Sofia48
    Mar
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Sofia59
    Apr
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Sofia68
    May
  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Sofia73
    Jun
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Sofia79
    Jul
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Sofia79
    Aug
  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Sofia73
    Sep
  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Sofia61
    Oct
  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Sofia50
    Nov
  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Sofia39
    Dec

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The weather guide for Bulgaria (Sofia) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Sofia?

The hottest time of year in Sofia is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 79°F with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Sofia?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Sofia with 3.2 inches on average. There are normally 11 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sofia?

The sunniest time of year in Sofia is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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