Sofia Weather in January
Bulgaria · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high4°C (38°F)
Avg low-5°C (24°F)
Rainfall59 mm (2.3 in)
RatingPoor 3.4/10
Expect cold days in Sofia in January: the average high is 4°C (38°F) and the average low is -5°C (24°F). January is winter in Bulgaria. The month is fairly dry, with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 9.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Sofia?
January is not the best time to visit Sofia (3.4/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in August to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 4°C (38°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -5°C (24°F) |
| Daily mean | -1°C (30°F) |
| Rainfall | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Cloud cover | 71% |
| Daylight | 9.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.6 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Sofia in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
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
← DecemberBest time to visit SofiaFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Skopje5°C · 85 mm
- Pristina3°C · 74 mm
- Thessaloniki10°C · 48 mm
- Bucharest3°C · 48 mm
- Tirana9°C · 95 mm
- Belgrade5°C · 51 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.