Sofia weather in December

December in Sofia: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Sofia · #418 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 59/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sofia climate normals — December

Daytime high7°C / 45°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 31°F
Feels like (high)4°C / 39°F
Rainfall52 mm / 2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine5.4 h/day
Daylight9.1 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall14.1 cm / 5.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Sofia in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Sofia?
December in Sofia: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Sofia on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
What is the weather like in Sofia in December?
In December, Sofia averages a daily high of 7.1°C and a low of -0.4°C, with about 51.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sofia in December?
Sofia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
Does it snow in Sofia in December?
Sofia sees roughly 14.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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