August weather forecastSofia, Bulgaria

The full panorama of Sofia City, Bulgaria with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral centrally placedThe full panorama of Sofia City, Bulgaria with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral centrally placed

August

Weather in August

In Sofia, August is synonymous with days filled with sunshine followed by mild evenings. Despite a fractional dip in temperature compared to July, the warmth persists. The outdoor ambiance remains vibrant and the city continues to buzz with activities. The volume of rainfall shows an increase, adding a touch of moisture to the generally dry atmosphere. The UV index is still high, hence sun protection remains essential.

Temperature

In Sofia, August is identified by the highest average temperatures, reaching a peak of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a low of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Rainfall

In Sofia, during August, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125 rainfall days, and 582mm (22.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Sofia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:47. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 20:02 EEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Sofia is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sofia is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest period tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a low of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Sofia in August has an average high-temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

In August, in Sofia, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout August, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sofia, Bulgaria, snow does not fall in May through September.

In Sofia, the average day length in August is 13h and 53min.

On the first day of August in Sofia, Bulgaria, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 20:02 EEST.

The average sunshine duration in August in Sofia is 9.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sofia is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in August
Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Average high temperature in August: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.9°C).

Average rainfall in August
Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Average rainfall in August: 57.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (75.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31.5mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Average rainfall days in August: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (248mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average UV index in August
Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Average UV index in August: 8

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).