When is the best time to go to Sofia?

When is the best time to go to Sofia? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Sofia are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are May and June


Annual weather in Sofia

Infographic of the best times to visit Sofia
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Weather details in Sofia month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Sofia for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

January February March April May June July August September October November December



Weather and climate in Sofia

Sofia enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sofia is 63°F (ranging from 40°F in january to 85°F in august). Annual rainfall is 43.7in, with a minimum of 1.8in in november and a maximum of 7in in june.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 52°F and it rains about 4in each month.
  • In the month of april the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and, in april, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of may and october the climate is good. The temperature rises to 65°F and it rains about 12% of the time in october.
  • In november the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and it rains in november about 1.8in.
  • In december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 45°F as maximum temperature in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sofia

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sofia: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sofia

Find out when Sofia has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sofia

  • Very low season in Sofia
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Sofia
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: December.
  • High season in Sofia
    The number of visitors to Sofia is high in: April, May, June, July and October.
  • Peak season in Sofia
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sofia is during: August and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Sofia month by month



Best time for low prices in Sofia

Average prices of hotels in Sofia month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sofia. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Sofia

A return flight between London and Sofia is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 80 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 175 more for your airline ticket to Sofia if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Sofia

On average, it costs $ 21 per day to hire a car in Sofia. This price varies by $ 22 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 12 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 33.

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