Climate in Sofia — Annual Weather Overview
Sofia has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 28.6°C) and the coolest is January (6.0°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 22.6°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 728mm. June is the wettest month at 84.4mm, while February averages just 31.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.6 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 15.4°C, 215mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 27.1°C, 171mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 18.3°C, 166mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 7.6°C, 175mm rain.
Sofia — Monthly Temperatures
Sofia — Monthly Rainfall
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Sofia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0°C | -2.1°C | 74.3mm | 6.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| February | 9.2°C | -1.5°C | 31.8mm | 7.8h | 7 | 10/10 |
| March | 10.4°C | -0.1°C | 67.3mm | 8.1h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 14.9°C | 3.7°C | 71.2mm | 9.7h | 12 | 10/10 |
| May | 20.9°C | 9.8°C | 76.5mm | 11.2h | 13 | 10/10 |
| June | 24.1°C | 13.8°C | 84.4mm | 13.0h | 12 | 10/10 |
| July | 28.6°C | 16.5°C | 33.0mm | 14.1h | 5 | 10/10 |
| August | 28.6°C | 16.7°C | 53.7mm | 12.2h | 8 | 10/10 |
| September | 24.3°C | 12.6°C | 37.7mm | 11.0h | 5 | 10/10 |
| October | 18.6°C | 7.8°C | 59.6mm | 8.7h | 6 | 10/10 |
| November | 11.9°C | 3.5°C | 68.8mm | 6.6h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 7.6°C | -0.2°C | 69.3mm | 6.0h | 11 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Sofia have?
Sofia has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 6.0°C in January to 28.6°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Sofia?
July is the hottest month in Sofia, with average highs of 28.6°C and lows of 16.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Sofia?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 6.0°C and lows of -2.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Sofia?
June is the wettest month, averaging 84.4mm of rainfall over around 12 rainy days.
How much rain does Sofia get per year?
Sofia receives around 728mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (31.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Sofia?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.