Month guide · Sofia · Bulgaria
Sofia in July
What July is really like in Sofia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Warm days but pleasant evenings thanks to the altitude; many locals head to the Black Sea coast.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with June (25°C (77°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:03
- Daylight
- About 15 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Sofia, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · City Centre
Banya Bashi Mosque and the mineral springs
Bring a bottle and taste the warm mineral water from the taps, a daily ritual for many residents.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Religious site · City Centre
Sofia Synagogue
Opened in 1909 in a Moorish Revival style, this is the largest Sephardic synagogue in Southeastern Europe.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Market · City Centre
Central Market Hall
Pick up white cheese, lyutenitsa and honey for a picnic in the City Garden.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · City Centre
Russian Church of St Nicholas
A small church with five gold onion domes and green-tiled roofs, built in the early 20th century for Sofia's Russian community.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Sofia?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm days but pleasant evenings thanks to the altitude; many locals head to the Black Sea coast.
+How warm is Sofia in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sofia in July?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.