Sofia in Autumn — Weather & What to Expect
Autumn in Sofia (September, October, November) averages daytime highs of 18.3°C and lows of 8.0°C, with around 166.1mm of rain across the season (20 rainy days in total). It includes some of the best months of the year to visit (September, October, November).
In the northern hemisphere, autumn in Sofia covers September, October, November.
Autumn in Sofia month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 24.3°C | 12.6°C | 37.7mm | 5 | 10/10 |
| October | 18.6°C | 7.8°C | 59.6mm | 6 | 10/10 |
| November | 11.9°C | 3.5°C | 68.8mm | 9 | 10/10 |
What to pack for Sofia in autumn
- Light layers
- Sunscreen
- T-shirts and light trousers or shorts
- Warm layers
- Light jacket or fleece
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light waterproof layer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is autumn a good time to visit Sofia?
Autumn in Sofia rates around 10/10 — excellent time to visit. Average highs are 18.3°C with 166.1mm of rain across the season.
How hot is Sofia in autumn?
Daytime highs average 18.3°C (64.9°F) across September, October, November, with nights around 8.0°C.
What months are autumn in Sofia?
Sofia is in the northern hemisphere, so autumn covers September, October, November.
See also: best time to visit Sofia · Sofia annual climate · Sofia in spring · Sofia in summer · Sofia in winter
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Autumn in Sofia — what to pack
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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.