Sofia weather in January
January in Sofia: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Sofia · #472 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sofia climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 cm / 8.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sofia in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sofia?
- January in Sofia: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sofia on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Sofia in January?
- In January, Sofia averages a daily high of 4.2°C and a low of -2.9°C, with about 62.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sofia in January?
- Sofia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
- Does it snow in Sofia in January?
- Sofia sees roughly 21.8 cm of snowfall in January.