Sofia Weather History
Bulgaria · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Sofia sits 4753km from the equator, 560m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 37.4°C, set 2007-07-24, its record low -23.9°C, set 1985-01-13.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sofia
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Sofia?
The highest temperature in this record for Sofia is 37.4°C, measured on 2007-07-24. That is a recorded daily value from Sofia's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Sofia?
The lowest temperature in this record for Sofia is -23.9°C, measured on 1985-01-13. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Sofia get a year?
Sofia averages 580mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 111 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Sofia?
On 2007-08-06, 51.2mm fell on Sofia, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Sofia get a year?
Sofia averages 3459 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Sofia?
Across the summer months Sofia averages a daytime high near 25.2°C, while winter nights average -3.1°C. The seasons here are set from Sofia's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Sofia?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Sofia is 32 km/h, on 2000-04-05. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
