Sofia Weather in August
Bulgaria · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (85°F)
Avg low16°C (61°F)
Rainfall56 mm (2.2 in)
RatingExcellent 9/10
Sofia in August sees daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), dropping to about 16°C (61°F) at night. August is summer in Bulgaria. The month is fairly dry, with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 13.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit Sofia?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Sofia. The weather rates excellent (9/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 23°C (73°F) |
| Rainfall | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Cloud cover | 38% |
| Daylight | 13.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.4 km/h |
| vs July | 1°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Sofia in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Sofia weather in other months
Jan4°C / -5°C59 mmPoorFeb6°C / -3°C47 mmPoorMar10°C / 0°C60 mmFairApr16°C / 4°C58 mmGoodMay21°C / 9°C80 mmGoodJun25°C / 14°C91 mmGoodJul29°C / 16°C65 mmExcellentAug30°C / 16°C56 mmExcellentSep24°C / 12°C52 mmExcellentOct18°C / 7°C55 mmExcellentNov12°C / 2°C47 mmGoodDec6°C / -2°C63 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit SofiaSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Skopje32°C · 35 mm
- Pristina30°C · 46 mm
- Thessaloniki34°C · 24 mm
- Bucharest32°C · 47 mm
- Tirana33°C · 24 mm
- Belgrade31°C · 56 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.