Month guide · Sofia · Bulgaria
Sofia in August
What August is really like in Sofia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vassia Atanassova - Spiritia, Public domain
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Hot, sunny and relaxed, with the city quieter while residents are on holiday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Sofia: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:33
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:29
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days and cool nights at altitude; the best time for hiking on Vitosha and to the Seven Rila Lakes.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Sofia, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Boyana and Dragalevtsi
National Historical Museum
Housed in a former government residence in Boyana, Bulgaria's largest history museum covers Thracian gold and silver treasures, Roman finds, medieval church art and the National Revival period.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · City Centre
National Archaeological Museum
Visit after the Rotunda of St George, which is just behind the Presidency.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Izgrev
Museum of Socialist Art
A sculpture park and gallery of Communist-era art, with statues of Lenin, Georgi Dimitrov and heroic workers, plus the red star that once topped the Party House on the Largo.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Museum · Lozenets
Earth and Man National Museum
Combine it with South Park and the NDK fountains for an easy family afternoon.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 15°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Sofia?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Sofia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Sofia?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, sunny and relaxed, with the city quieter while residents are on holiday.
+How warm is Sofia in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sofia in August?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.