Best time to visit Sofia

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One of Europe’s best-value capitals.

Sofia month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	6°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Good	11°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Baba Marta
April	Mixed	16°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Good	21°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
June	Great	25°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Rose Festival
July	Good	28°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
August	Great	28°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
September	Great	23°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
October	Great	17°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	4°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Sofia are usually cheapest in October–April. The catch: April is rainy.

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When is the best time to visit Sofia?

The best time to visit Sofia is June and August–October. One of Europe’s best-value capitals.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Sofia?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–April, when demand is lowest.

When is Sofia busiest?

Sofia rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Sofia?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C, and January the coolest at 3°C. The wettest period is April–July.