Weather in Sofia in July
July 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 July, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, July sits in the middle of Sofia's year.
Pack for Sofia in July, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 22°C
15–28°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Sofia in July. 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
July is a wetter month in Sofia. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
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 July.
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.
