Sofia in January
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
8Rainy days (39 mm)
9:12 hDaylight
08:00Sunrise · 17:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -6°C | 39 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 5°C | -4°C | 39 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 58 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 20°C | 8°C | 70 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 23°C | 12°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 26°C | 14°C | 51 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 26°C | 14°C | 35 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| September | 22°C | 10°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 16°C | 5°C | 46 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 36 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.0 |
| December | 4°C | -4°C | 45 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Sofia in January?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Sofia?
The best months are September, August, July.