Which is the hottest month in Sofia?

The hottest time of year in Sofia is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Sofia?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Sofia with 67mm on average. There are normally 7 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sofia?

The sunniest time of year in Sofia is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Sofia?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sofia in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C.

Best time to visit Sofia

Q: When is the best time to visit Sofia?

The best times to visit Sofia, Bulgaria are in June, July and August Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Sofia, Bulgaria are in June, July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Sofia?

The best times to visit Sofia, Bulgaria are in June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
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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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