Weather in Sofia in December
December in Sofia is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In Bulgaria, this is how Sofia actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, December sits in the middle of Sofia's year.
- Average temp
- 1°C
-2–5°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Sofia in December are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
Mixed skies in Sofia in December. 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
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Sofia
Dates are a starting point for December.
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.
