Month guide · Sofia · Bulgaria
Sofia in November
What November is really like in Sofia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jose Ligero Loarte, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.7 hours of daylight. Grey and cool, sometimes foggy or smoggy; a quiet month with low prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Sofia: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (17°C (63°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:05
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
Autumn (September–November). Dry, sunny September and colourful October, turning grey and foggy by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Sofia, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · City Centre
Ancient Serdica and the Largo
Walk through the excavations, then look up at the Largo buildings for a lesson in two very different empires.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Religious site · City Centre
Banya Bashi Mosque and the mineral springs
The 16th-century Banya Bashi Mosque, attributed to the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, takes its name from the hot springs beneath it.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Religious site · City Centre
Russian Church of St Nicholas
Take a photo from the park side of Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, where the domes stand out against the trees.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
Street · Vitosha Boulevard and NDK
Vitosha Boulevard
The pedestrian heart of modern Sofia runs from Saint Nedelya Church to the National Palace of Culture, with Vitosha mountain visible straight ahead.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 2°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Sofia?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Sofia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Sofia?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and cool, sometimes foggy or smoggy; a quiet month with low prices.
+How warm is Sofia in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sofia in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.