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Sofia Weather in February

Sofia in February

The short of it: Sofia in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 10 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -3° · rain 38 mm · daylight 10 h 29 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

February in Sofia brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -3°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 29 min in mid-February, 67 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Sofia runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Negovan, 10 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Sofia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 29 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NegovanSofia-Capital10 km NE7°-4°37 mm
ChepintsiSofia-Capital11 km NE7°-4°37 mm
SvetovrachaneSofia-Capital11 km NNE7°-4°37 mm
BozhurishteSofia13 km NW7°-4°37 mm
ChelopecheneSofia-Capital13 km ENE7°-3°37 mm
KostinbrodSofia16 km NNW7°-4°37 mm
LozenSofia-Capital16 km SE6°-4°39 mm
KremikovtsiSofia-Capital17 km ENE6°-4°39 mm

The Almanac · Sofia Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sofia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-5°37 mm9 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦✦
February7°-3°38 mm10 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦
March11°0°47 mm10 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April17°5°52 mm10 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
May22°9°76 mm8 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
June26°12°72 mm8 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
July29°14°59 mm8 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
August29°14°41 mm8 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September24°10°43 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°6°55 mm7 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
November11°1°40 mm8 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
December5°-3°43 mm8 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sofia in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sofia in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Sofia?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Sofia in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 3 min in December to 15 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Sofia in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Sofia in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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