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Sofia Weather in September

Sofia in September

The short of it: Sofia in September averages a high of 24 °C (74 °F) and a low of 10 °C (49 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 10° · rain 43 mm · daylight 12 h 25 min

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

September in Sofia brings afternoons near 24° and nights around 10°, with about 43 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against August, to near 24°; nights run about 10°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 25 min in mid-September, 89 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

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

September in Sofia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus August
6° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 25 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NegovanSofia-Capital10 km NE24°10°42 mm
ChepintsiSofia-Capital11 km NE24°10°43 mm
SvetovrachaneSofia-Capital11 km NNE24°10°42 mm
BozhurishteSofia13 km NW24°9°41 mm
ChelopecheneSofia-Capital13 km ENE24°10°42 mm
KostinbrodSofia16 km NNW24°9°42 mm
LozenSofia-Capital16 km SE22°9°44 mm
KremikovtsiSofia-Capital17 km ENE23°9°44 mm

The Almanac · Sofia Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 6° against August, to near 24°; nights run about 10°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 7th 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sofia in September?

Days average 24 °C (74 °F) and nights 10 °C (49 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against August, to near 24°; nights run about 10°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Sofia?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Sofia in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 25 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 September?

Hardly — September nights average 10 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sofia in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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