If you plan to visit Sofia in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 44 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sofia has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Sofia in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sofia for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +17°C.
Is Sofia warm or cold in March?
Sofia is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -3°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Sofia:
Climate in Sofia in March
Sofia weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+7°C
+11°C
+16°C
Min. temperature
-21°C
-17°C
-9°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+27°C
+30°C
Rainfall
22 mm
44 mm
61 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
75%
69%
67%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
6
8
8
Cloudy days
10
8
4
Rainy days
5
9
15
Snowy days
7
5
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +11°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 22 mm to 44 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 8.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Sofia in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 10 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 decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 131 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 50 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March 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 March in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Sofia?
This is the weather in Sofia in March 2023:
1 March
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+7°C
2 March
☁️
+8°C
3 March
🌧️
+6°C
4 March
☁️
+10°C
5 March
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+10°C
6 March
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+15°C
7 March
☁️
+15°C
8 March
☀️
+15°C
9 March
☁️
+18°C
10 March
🌧️
+16°C
11 March
🌧️
+16°C
12 March
☀️
+7°C
13 March
☀️
+11°C
14 March
☀️
+15°C
15 March
🌧️
+13°C
16 March
🌨️
+3°C
17 March
☁️
+8°C
18 March
☀️
+7°C
19 March
☀️
+15°C
20 March
☀️
+18°C
21 March
☀️
+15°C
22 March
🌧️
+10°C
23 March
☀️
+15°C
24 March
☀️
+20°C
25 March
☀️
+19°C
26 March
☀️
+16°C
27 March
🌧️
+14°C
28 March
☀️
+4°C
29 March
☀️
+7°C
30 March
☁️
+14°C
31 March
☁️
+17°C
In March 2023 Sofia had 15 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sofia climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sofia in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Sofia?
It’s always a good time to visit Sofia, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sofia in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Sofia rainy in March?
Sofia is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sofia in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sofia in March, 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.