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Sofia Weather in July

Sofia in July

The short of it: Sofia in July averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 15 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 14° · rain 59 mm · daylight 15 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sofia an average July high of 29°, a low of 14° and some 59 mm of rain. Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 1 min in mid-July, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates July 4 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 July. Negovan, 10 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

July in Sofia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus June
3° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus August
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 1 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NegovanSofia-Capital10 km NE29°14°59 mm
ChepintsiSofia-Capital11 km NE29°14°60 mm
SvetovrachaneSofia-Capital11 km NNE29°14°59 mm
BozhurishteSofia13 km NW29°13°58 mm
ChelopecheneSofia-Capital13 km ENE29°14°59 mm
KostinbrodSofia16 km NNW29°13°59 mm
LozenSofia-Capital16 km SE27°13°59 mm
KremikovtsiSofia-Capital17 km ENE28°13°62 mm

The Almanac · Sofia Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

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 July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sofia in July?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is July a good time to visit Sofia?

The Almanac gives July 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Sofia in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 15 h 1 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 3 min in December to 15 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Sofia in July?

Hardly — July nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sofia in July?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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