Sofia-Capital weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Sofia-Capital: highs of 2°C (35°F) and about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average -6°C (20°F) and cloud cover 72% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 4°C (40°F) and 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Sofia, the largest city in Sofia-Capital. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Sofia-Capital?
least pleasant month Weather score 37/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Sofia-Capital. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Sofia-Capital in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 51 mm (2.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Sofia-Capital in January?
Days average 2°C (35°F) and nights -6°C (20°F).
Sofia-Capital weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (35°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 51 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (40°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 45 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (49°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 57 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (58°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 57 mm | 68% | fair |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 80 mm | 69% | best |
| June | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 85 mm | 58% | best |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 68 mm | 45% | best |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm | 40% | best |
| September | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 54 mm | 54% | best |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 57 mm | 59% | fair |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 42 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (38°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 51 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months