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Sofia
Visit in July — score 86/100 · avg high 83°F · 7 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 32° | 41° | 26° | 10 | 61 | 9.2h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 36 | 38° | 48° | 30° | 9 | 36 | 10.3h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 35 | 43° | 54° | 34° | 12 | 63 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 51 | 52° | 62° | 42° | 11 | 59 | 13.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 54 | 59° | 69° | 50° | 16 | 73 | 14.4h | High | Average |
| June | 75 | 68° | 78° | 58° | 12 | 67 | 15.1h | High | Above avg |
| July | 86 | 73° | 83° | 62° | 7 | 46 | 14.8h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 83 | 73° | 83° | 62° | 7 | 35 | 13.7h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 78 | 64° | 76° | 55° | 6 | 29 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 56 | 54° | 65° | 45° | 7 | 62 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 34 | 44° | 53° | 38° | 11 | 66 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 24 | 36° | 44° | 30° | 11 | 57 | 8.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Sofia (March, April, May) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 42°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Summer
- Score
- 81/100
- High
- 81°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Sofia (June, July, August) brings average highs of 81°F and lows of 61°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 81/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 86/100.
Fall
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 8/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Sofia (September, October, November) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 46°F, with about 8 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
Winter
- Score
- 29/100
- High
- 44°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Sofia (December, January, February) brings average highs of 44°F and lows of 29°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 29/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 36/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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