If you plan to visit Sofia in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 7 snowy days in the month and around 22 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-21°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sofia has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Sofia in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sofia for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of -12°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +11°C.
Is Sofia warm or cold in February?
Sofia is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -4°C to -3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Sofia, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sofia in February
Sofia weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+4°C
+7°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
-25°C
-21°C
-17°C
Max. temperature
+20°C
+21°C
+27°C
Rainfall
23 mm
22 mm
44 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
81%
75%
69%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
8
Cloudy days
14
10
8
Rainy days
4
5
9
Snowy days
8
7
5
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +7°C during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 23 mm to 22 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 5 to 6.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Sofia in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sofia is gradually increasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 6 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Sofia is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sofia wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Sofia.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Sofia?
This is the weather in Sofia in February 2023:
1 February
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+6°C
2 February
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+9°C
3 February
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+5°C
4 February
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+4°C
5 February
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-2°C
6 February
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-2°C
7 February
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0°C
8 February
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-1°C
9 February
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+1°C
10 February
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+3°C
11 February
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+4°C
12 February
🌨️
+3°C
13 February
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+7°C
14 February
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+4°C
15 February
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+7°C
16 February
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+11°C
17 February
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+14°C
18 February
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+15°C
19 February
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+18°C
20 February
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+11°C
21 February
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+19°C
22 February
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+16°C
23 February
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+17°C
24 February
🌧️
+12°C
25 February
☀️
+15°C
26 February
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+19°C
27 February
🌧️
+14°C
28 February
🌧️
+11°C
In February 2023 Sofia had 16 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 25 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sofia climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sofia in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+14°C) and the highest in 2014 (+19°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1194 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sofia in February:
Is February a good time to visit Sofia?
It’s always a good time to visit Sofia, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sofia in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Sofia rainy in February?
Sofia is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sofia in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sofia in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Bulgaria
Check out the weather for other cities in Bulgaria.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sofia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.