Bulgaria · Destination guide
Travelling to Sofia
Best time: from July to August · hotels from €30/night.
When to go to Sofia?
Average temperatures and recorded rainfall, month by month.
| jan | fév | mar | avr | mai | juin | juil | août | sep | oct | nov | déc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 2° | 3° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 21° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 6° | 3° |
| Rain mm | 63 | 34 | 65 | 59 | 76 | 67 | 47 | 36 | 29 | 65 | 66 | 59 |
Shaded columns: the best months — pleasant warmth, outside the rainy season.
Rain: average monthly total over 10 years — above 150 mm, expect the rainy season.
What hotel budget in Sofia?
Ranges per night per room, from low to high season — estimates updated on 18/07/2026.
| Tier | From | High season | Typical brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €30/night | €65/night | Ibis · Central Hotel · Hostel Mostel |
| Comfort | €45/night | €95/night | Hotel Anel · Best Western · Ramada |
| Boutique | €70/night | €145/night | Sense Hotel · Crystal Palace · Arte Hotel |
| Luxury | €140/night | €290/night | Sofia Hotel Balkan · Grand Hotel Millennium · Hyatt Regency |
Mountains (Vitosha et Rila): Vitosha (Aleko) ~45 min away, Borovets ~70 min away, Bansko ~120 min away.
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