Sofia in January
The weather in January
In January, Sofia averages daytime highs of 4° and night-time lows of -4° — cold weather by day. Expect around 40 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.
Days are 1.1° cooler than in December on average, and February is warmer again by about 3.1°.
January scores 31/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th 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 07:55 and sets at 17:18 local time, giving 9 h 23 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 49 minutes over the month.
Why 31/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Bulgaria's best in January
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Sofia in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Sofia?
January scores 31/100 for Sofia, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 4°C with 10 wet days.
How warm is Sofia in January?
Daytime highs average 4°C and night-time lows -4°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Sofia in January?
Sofia receives about 40 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 10 days.