Weather & climate · Sofia
Best Time to Visit Bulgaria
June to September
The best time to visit Bulgaria is June to September, when daytime highs in Sofia are around 23–28°C. May is also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (28°C by day), January the coldest (-6°C at night), and June the wettest with about 85 mm of rain.
28°C
Warmest: August
-6°C
Coldest nights: January
705 mm
Rain per year
85 mm
Wettest: June
Bulgaria weather by month
- Jan2°C-6°C51 mm
- Feb4°C-5°C45 mm
- Mar9°C-1°C57 mm
- Apr14°C3°C57 mm
- May20°C9°C80 mm
- Jun24°C13°C85 mm
- Jul28°C15°C68 mm
- Aug28°C15°C58 mm
- Sep23°C10°C54 mm
- Oct16°C5°C57 mm
- Nov10°C0°C42 mm
- Dec4°C-5°C51 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -6°C | 51 mm | 90% | 72% | Cold |
| February | 4°C | -5°C | 45 mm | 85% | 72% | Cold |
| March | 9°C | -1°C | 57 mm | 79% | 71% | Fair |
| April | 14°C | 3°C | 57 mm | 74% | 68% | Fair |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 80 mm | 72% | 69% | Good |
| June | 24°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 67% | 58% | Best time |
| July | 28°C | 15°C | 68 mm | 60% | 45% | Best time |
| August | 28°C | 15°C | 58 mm | 58% | 40% | Best time |
| September | 23°C | 10°C | 54 mm | 63% | 54% | Best time |
| October | 16°C | 5°C | 57 mm | 74% | 59% | Fair |
| November | 10°C | 0°C | 42 mm | 82% | 67% | Fair |
| December | 4°C | -5°C | 51 mm | 88% | 72% | Cold |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Sofia (42.68, 23.32). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Bulgaria have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bulgaria?
June to September. The best time to visit Bulgaria is June to September, when daytime highs in Sofia are around 23–28°C. May is also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (28°C by day), January the coldest (-6°C at night), and June the wettest with about 85 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Bulgaria?
August, with average highs of 28°C in Sofia.
What is the coldest month in Bulgaria?
January, when nights drop to about -6°C and days reach 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bulgaria?
June with about 85 mm; November is the driest (42 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Bulgaria?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 2°C by day and 51 mm of rain.
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