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Sofia in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sofia in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sofia, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Sofia in November 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Sofia in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 35 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sofia has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Sofia in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sofia for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 48% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +6°C.

Is Sofia warm or cold in November?

Sofia is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Sofia:

Climate in Sofia in November

Sofia weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+17°C+11°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-15°C-18°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+25°C+19°C
Rainfall
40 mm35 mm43 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%79%82%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
1265
Cloudy days
101314
Rainy days
886
Snowy days
037

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October. It’s getting colder in November. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 40 mm to 35 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 79%. Winds are stronger in comparison to October, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in October to 6 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Sofia in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 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 November, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 67% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 181 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 51 mm, which is considered heavy rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November 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 November in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 7% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 29 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Sofia?

This is the weather in Sofia in November 2023:
1 November
☀️
+19°C
2 November
☁️
+16°C
3 November
☀️
+19°C
4 November
🌧️
+14°C
5 November
☀️
+20°C
6 November
☀️
+22°C
7 November
☀️
+19°C
8 November
🌧️
+13°C
9 November
☀️
+13°C
10 November
☁️
+13°C
11 November
🌧️
+14°C
12 November
🌧️
+10°C
13 November
☀️
+13°C
14 November
☀️
+16°C
15 November
🌧️
+14°C
16 November
☀️
+12°C
17 November
🌧️
+13°C
18 November
☁️
+6°C
19 November
☁️
+7°C
20 November
☀️
+12°C
21 November
🌫️
+10°C
22 November
☁️
+10°C
23 November
☁️
+9°C
24 November
🌧️
+11°C
25 November
🌨️
+11°C
26 November
🌨️
-1°C
27 November
☀️
+2°C
28 November
🌧️
+5°C
29 November
🌧️
+4°C
30 November
🌫️
+6°C
In November 2023 Sofia had 11 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. 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 November?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Sofia climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Sofia in November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Sofia?

It’s always a good time to visit Sofia, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sofia in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Sofia rainy in November?

Sofia is usually dry in November. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Sofia in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sofia in November, 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.

Monthly weather in Sofia

Source of the data

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.