Month guide · Sofia · Bulgaria
Sofia in June
What June is really like in Sofia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Иван, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Sofia. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 15.3 hours of daylight. Long days and terrace season; Vitosha's high meadows and the Seven Rila Lakes open up for hiking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 15.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Sofia: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:06
- Daylight
- About 15.3 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Rose Festival in Kazanlak (usually early June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Lozenets
Earth and Man National Museum
A mineralogy museum in a former military warehouse near the NDK, showing giant crystals, gemstones and minerals from Bulgaria and around the world.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Museum · Studentski Grad
Muzeiko
Allow a few hours with children under 12 and combine it with lunch in the nearby residential area.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
Religious site · City Centre
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Built between 1882 and 1912 in honour of Russian soldiers who died in the war that ended Ottoman rule in Bulgaria, this neo-Byzantine cathedral is topped with gold domes and filled with murals, onyx and marble.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
Religious site · Boyana and Dragalevtsi
Boyana Church
Visits are kept short and in small groups to protect the frescoes, so look closely at the portraits of the donors Kaloyan and Desislava.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Sofia?
It is one of the best months to visit Sofia. Long days and terrace season; Vitosha's high meadows and the Seven Rila Lakes open up for hiking.
+How warm is Sofia in June?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sofia in June?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.