Sofia in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sofia in january 2025
The weather in Sofia in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 453cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
21%
21%
20%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
24%
17%
15%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
23% of time
21%
21%
21%
Weather at 3am
27°F
28%
28%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sofia in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sofia in january.
The climate of Sofia in january is very bad
the weather in Sofia in january is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.4in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in that locality the month of january. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 40°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Sofia is 32°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Sofia in the month of january with a maximum record of 61°F in 2014 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 25 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 81% of the month.
In january in Sofia, the days on average last 09:25. The sun rises at 07:54 and sets at 17:19.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sofia in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 453cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:54 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sofia in january 2024:
31°F to 52°F
36°F to 47°F
31°F to 47°F
29°F to 52°F
29°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 41°F
20°F to 32°F
14°F to 34°F
16°F to 38°F
22°F to 32°F
11°F to 31°F
16°F to 41°F
20°F to 43°F
25°F to 38°F
25°F to 49°F
34°F to 52°F
34°F to 54°F
31°F to 36°F
18°F to 31°F
5°F to 31°F
13°F to 36°F
20°F to 36°F
27°F to 43°F
23°F to 40°F
25°F to 40°F
18°F to 36°F
18°F to 38°F
14°F to 38°F
18°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Bulgaria in january
Cities near Sofia:
| Vratsa in january | very bad weather |
| Blagoevgrad in january | very bad weather |
| Montana in january | very bad weather |
| Bansko in january | very bad weather |
| Pazardjik in january | very bad weather |
| Pirin National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Melnik in january | very bad weather |
| Pleven in january | very bad weather |
| Plovdiv in january | very bad weather |
| Vidin in january | very bad weather |
| Etara in january | very bad weather |
| Kazanlak in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Sofia
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Sofia in january:
Weather data for Sofia for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sofia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sofia can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sofia.