Sofia-Capital weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria. Like most weather services, we show Sofia-Capital at one spot: Sofia, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was rain and 8°C (46°F). Real rain for 6 hours (13.8 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 78%
- Rain
- 1.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (13.8 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Sofia weather
Is it raining in Sofia right now?
Yes. It’s rain and 8° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (13.8 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Sofia this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–11° and lows of 1–9°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Sofia lately?
In the past 7 days, Sofia had 1 rainy day and 4.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sofia?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Sofia-Capital weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sofia-Capital?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sofia-Capital is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Sofia-Capital?
June is the wettest month, with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Sofia-Capital?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -6°C (20°F).
Does Sofia-Capital have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 85 mm (3.3 in).
Sofia-Capital weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Sofia), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months