The climate in Sofia during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sofia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.5°C 61.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.8°C 42.4°F |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C 52°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 38 mm 1.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.5°C 67.2°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 8.6kph 5 mph |
On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sofia with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Sofia in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | August | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 34mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.3°C 34.3°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 81mm 3.2ins |