When to visit
Sofia?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Sofia
Sofia-Capital · Bulgaria

The best weather in Sofia is from July, August, September, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, September.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
92

Perfect climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
13–24°C
Cool nights
Feels like
12–23°C
Dry
Precipitation
34mm
Moderate rain · 5 days
Sunshine
10.5h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
62%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-20°-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
70
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep70OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score142832648180899292773718
ClimateColdColdColdColdMildPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantMildColdCold
Temperature-4–5°C-1–9°C1–11°C5–17°C10–21°C15–25°C17–28°C17–28°C13–24°C8–18°C3–12°C-1–6°C
Feels like-8–1°C-5–5°C-2–8°C3–15°C9–20°C14–26°C17–29°C17–29°C12–23°C5–16°C0–9°C-5–3°C
Precipitation64mm
11 days
38mm
8 days
71mm
13 days
60mm
10 days
70mm
11 days
76mm
10 days
46mm
6 days
34mm
4 days
34mm
5 days
57mm
7 days
60mm
9 days
57mm
10 days
Sunshine6.3h
☀︎ 67%
7.6h
☀︎ 72%
8.1h
☀︎ 68%
10.4h
☀︎ 77%
11.2h
☀︎ 77%
13.0h
☀︎ 85%
13.8h
☀︎ 93%
12.4h
☀︎ 89%
10.5h
☀︎ 84%
8.7h
☀︎ 79%
6.5h
☀︎ 67%
5.9h
☀︎ 65%
WindNW · 14 km/hN · 14 km/hN · 14 km/hN · 14 km/hNE · 14 km/hW · 12 km/hNW · 12 km/hE · 13 km/hE · 13 km/hE · 12 km/hNE · 13 km/hN · 12 km/h
Humidity (%)75%72%69%64%68%68%60%58%62%70%78%79%
Day length9.5h10.6h12.0h13.4h14.6h15.3h15.0h13.9h12.5h11.0h9.8h9.1h
Tourist CrowdsHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Orthodox Easter
Sofia Christmas Markets
Sofia International Film Festival
Sofia Music Weeks International Festival
Gergyovden (St. George's Day)
International Folklore Festival Vitosha
Lazaruvane (St. Lazarus' Day)
Sofia Breathes Festival
Vitosha Summer Festival
Events & Festivals
  • New Year's Eve Celebrationsholiday
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Sofia rings in the New Year with vibrant celebrations, particularly around Battenberg Square, featuring live concerts an…

  • Orthodox Easterreligious
    April, May· 500k+ visitors

    As a predominantly Orthodox Christian country, Bulgaria celebrates Easter with great reverence, typically in April or ea…

  • Sofia Christmas Marketscultural
    December· 50k+ visitors

    From late November through December, Sofia's city center lights up with festive Christmas markets, offering traditional…

  • Sofia International Film Festivalcultural
    March· 50k+ visitors

    Held annually in March, SIFF is one of Eastern Europe's leading film festivals, attracting international filmmakers and…

  • Sofia Music Weeks International Festivalcultural
    May, June· 5k+ visitors

    This prestigious classical music festival takes place from late May to June, featuring renowned orchestras, soloists, an…

  • Gergyovden (St. George's Day)holiday
    May· 5k+ visitors

    Celebrated on May 6th, Gergyovden is a significant national holiday in Bulgaria, honoring St. George, patron saint of sh…

  • International Folklore Festival Vitoshacultural
    July· 5k+ visitors

    Held annually in late June or early July, this festival showcases traditional dances, music, and costumes from Bulgaria…

  • Lazaruvane (St. Lazarus' Day)religious
    March, April· 5k+ visitors

    Celebrated eight days before Orthodox Easter, usually in late March or early April, Lazaruvane is a beautiful spring rit…

  • Sofia Breathes Festivalfestival
    August, September· 5k+ visitors

    Throughout August, this urban festival transforms various streets and parks into open-air stages for art, music, and cra…

  • Vitosha Summer Festivalfestival
    July, August· 5k+ visitors

    Held on the slopes of Vitosha Mountain, just outside Sofia, this festival in July and August offers outdoor concerts, sp…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Sofia?

The best weather in Sofia is from August, September, July, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, September (8–28 °C).

What is the weather like in Sofia?

Sofia has a climate with an overall score of 5.9/10. Annual temperatures range from -4 °C to 28 °C.

What is the hottest month in Sofia?

The hottest month in Sofia is July, with average highs of 28 °C and lows of 17 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Sofia?

The rainiest month in Sofia is June, with an average of 76 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Sofia?

Peak season in Sofia is January, February, March, August. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Sofia?

Shoulder season in Sofia falls in July, September, October, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.