Weather in Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria in January
In an average January, Sofia sees a daily high around 3°C and a low around -6°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 3°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | -3°C to 9°C |
| Average low | -6°C |
| Typical low range | -12°C to 0°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
15°C
2002-01-31
Lowest
-16°C
2017-01-07
Low
Highest
8°C
2023-01-18
Lowest
-25°C
2012-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
3°C
2023-01-18
Lowest
-35°C
2012-01-31
Humidity
Highest
7.8 g/m³
2023-01-18
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
2006-01-24
Wind
Highest
49 km/h
2015-01-30
Lowest
4 km/h
1990-01-13
Precip
Wettest
161 mm
2021
Driest
8 mm
1990
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