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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 80/100

Sofia in September

Excellent · 80/100
High / low24° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation46 mm9 wet days
Cloud cover24%monthly average
42.70° N, 23.32° EElevation 562 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goSofia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80September
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
September: high / low24° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Sofia averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 11° — warm weather by day. Expect around 46 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 24%.

Days are 5.1° cooler than in August on average, and October is cooler again by about 5.7°.

September scores 80/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Sofia.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:07 and sets at 19:39 local time, giving 12 h 32 min of daylight. Days shorten by 83 minutes over the month.

Why 80/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%39%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Bulgaria's best in September

Where to go in September
Varna
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Varna

Varna
25°Sep high
6wet days
85score
Varna
Dobrich
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Dobrich

Dobrich
25°Sep high
6wet days
85score
Dobrich
Razgrad
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Razgrad

Razgrad
24°Sep high
7wet days
85score
Razgrad
Burgas
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Burgas

Burgas
25°Sep high
7wet days
84score
Burgas
·Questions

Sofia in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Sofia?

September scores 80/100 for Sofia, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Sofia in September?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 11°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Sofia in September?

Sofia receives about 46 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 9 days.