Climate Insights for Sofia

The climate in Sofia is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 676mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 111mm of rainfall. Sofia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 110cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Sofia vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Sofia is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 676mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 111mm of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 19mm. That's 92mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 110cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 60cm.

Sofia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Sofia, which began on June 21, 2026. Sofia is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Sofia is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sofia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.