Sofia weather in December
Sofia in December averages 1°C (34°F), 41 mm of rain and 2.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sofia, December is the second coldest, the fourth driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 1°C (34°F)
-2–5°C · 28–40°F
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.1 h
hours per day
What is Sofia like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Sofia in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -2°C (28°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Sofia is 5.3°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (44°F).
December in Sofia is 1.4°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 0°C (31°F).
Daylight in Sofia in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 4 minutes in Sofia, rising about 07:50 and setting about 16:53 local time.
December ends 10 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Sofia has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Sofia
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Sofia
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Sofia weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 31°F | 36 mm |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | 36 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 45 mm |
| April | 11°C / 52°F | 52 mm |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 73 mm |
| June | 19°C / 67°F | 78 mm |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 64 mm |
| August | 22°C / 71°F | 56 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 54 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 56 mm |
| November | 6°C / 44°F | 38 mm |
| December | 1°C / 34°F | 41 mm |
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FAQs about Sofia in December
December climate averages for Sofia, 1991–2020.
Sofia averages 1°C (34°F) in December, ranging from about -2°C (28°F) at night to 5°C (40°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 41 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 1°C (34°F) against 0°C (31°F) in January — 1.4°C warmer.
December is 5.3°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 4 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Sofia.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:50 and sunset about 16:53 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 10 minutes shorter than it starts.
