Sofia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sofia, Bulgaria. Like most weather services, we show Sofia at one spot: Samokov, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was rain and 6°C (43°F). Light rain for 23 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 83%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 23 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Samokov weather
Is it raining in Samokov right now?
Yes. It’s rain and 6° right now. Light rain for 23 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Samokov this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 5–9° and lows of 0–7°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Samokov lately?
In the past 7 days, Samokov had 3 rainy days and 13.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Samokov?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Sofia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sofia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sofia is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (36°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Sofia?
June is the wettest month, with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Sofia?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -6°C (20°F).
Does Sofia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 90 mm (3.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Samokov), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
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