Sofia in December
The weather in December
In December, Sofia averages daytime highs of 5° and night-time lows of -2° — cold weather by day. Expect around 45 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.
Days are 6.1° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.1°.
December scores 30/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Sofia. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:51 and sets at 16:54 local time, giving 9 h 04 min of daylight. Days shorten by 13 minutes over the month.
Why 30/100?
How the score for December is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Sofia in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Sofia?
December scores 30/100 for Sofia, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 5°C with 10 wet days.
How warm is Sofia in December?
Daytime highs average 5°C and night-time lows -2°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Sofia in December?
Sofia receives about 45 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 10 days.