Sofia, Bulgaria — Climate
Sofia Weather
Sofia's climate is one of its main attributes. Situated on an open plain only 1804 feet (550m) above sea level and ringed in by the Balkan and Vitosha Mountains, summers days in Sofia are warm and sunny with temperatures occasionally soaring above 86ºF (30ºC). Winters are cold and snowy. December and January are the coldest months and July and August are the hottest months. The capital receives 25.6 inches (650mm) a year with most rain falling in the summer months.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Sofia
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (inches) | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Rainfall (cm) | 34 | 34 | 38 | 54 | 69 | 78 | 56 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 52 | 44 |
| Min Temp (°C) | -5 °C | -3 °C | 0 °C | 5 °C | 9 °C | 12 °C | 14 °C | 14 °C | 11 °C | 6 °C | 1 °C | -3 °C |
| Max Temp (°C) | 2 °C | 5 °C | 10 °C | 15 °C | 20 °C | 24 °C | 26 °C | 26 °C | 23 °C | 17 °C | 10 °C | 4 °C |
| Min Temp (°F) | 23 °F | 27 °F | 33 °F | 40 °F | 49 °F | 54 °F | 57 °F | 58 °F | 51 °F | 42 °F | 34 °F | 27 °F |
| Max Temp (°F) | 36 °F | 41 °F | 50 °F | 60 °F | 68 °F | 74 °F | 79 °F | 78 °F | 73 °F | 62 °F | 49 °F | 39 °F |
| Good Weather | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
