Sofia weather in September
Sofia in September averages 17°C (63°F), 54 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sofia, September is the fourth warmest, the sixth wettest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (63°F)
11–23°C · 52–74°F
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.5 h
hours per day
What is Sofia like in September?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Sofia in September?
A light rain jacket
About 54 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (52°F).
September compared with August and October
September in Sofia is 4.6°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 22°C (71°F).
September in Sofia is 5.1°C warmer than October and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Sofia in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 29 minutes in Sofia, rising about 07:06 and setting about 19:36 local time.
September ends 1 hour 23 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 50 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sofia
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Sofia
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Sofia weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September 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 September
September climate averages for Sofia, 1991–2020.
Sofia averages 17°C (63°F) in September, ranging from about 11°C (52°F) at night to 23°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 54 mm falls across September, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. September averages 17°C (63°F) against 12°C (54°F) in October — 5.1°C warmer.
September is 4.6°C cooler than August, and about as wet.
Yes. September falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 7.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 29 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 15 hours 19 minutes in June and 9 hours 4 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 07:06 and sunset about 19:36 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 23 minutes shorter than it starts.
