Weather in Sofia in August
August in Sofia is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Bulgaria, this is how Sofia actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is the peak of the warm side of the year in Sofia. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 22°C
15–28°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Sofia in August. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Sofia in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Sofia
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Sofia
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Sofia
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FAQs about Sofia
Climate averages for Sofia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Sofia is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 22°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 78 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
