Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
38mm
Sun
5.4h
Weather score
40
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Sofia, Bulgaria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October17°C average high
October is close to Sofia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October38mm average rain
October is one of Sofia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October5.4 hours average sun
October sits close to Sofia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October40 weather score
October scores below Sofia's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.