Weather in Sofia in October
October in Sofia is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Bulgaria, this is how Sofia actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, October sits in the middle of Sofia's year.
Pack for Sofia in October, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 12°C
7–18°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.3 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Sofia: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
Mixed skies in Sofia in October. 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
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Sofia
Dates are a starting point for October.
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.
