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Sofia Weather in November

Sofia in November

The short of it: Sofia in November averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 41 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 11° · low 1° · rain 40 mm · daylight 9 h 41 min

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

November in Sofia brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 1°, with about 40 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against October, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 41 min in mid-November, 77 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates November 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

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

November in Sofia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
7° colder, 15 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 41 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NegovanSofia-Capital10 km NE11°1°40 mm
ChepintsiSofia-Capital11 km NE11°1°40 mm
SvetovrachaneSofia-Capital11 km NNE11°1°40 mm
BozhurishteSofia13 km NW11°1°40 mm
ChelopecheneSofia-Capital13 km ENE11°1°40 mm
KostinbrodSofia16 km NNW11°1°40 mm
LozenSofia-Capital16 km SE10°0°42 mm
KremikovtsiSofia-Capital17 km ENE10°1°41 mm

The Almanac · Sofia Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 7° against October, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th 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 November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sofia in November?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against October, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is November a good time to visit Sofia?

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

How long are the days in Sofia in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 9 h 41 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 November?

Hardly — November nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sofia in November?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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