January weather forecastSofia, Bulgaria

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

January

Weather in January

In Sofia, Bulgaria, the start of the year announces a genuine winter experience. Frequent downpours decorate the city scenery, reaching up to 234mm (9.21") of snowfall over approximately 7.2 snowfall days. Daylight is somewhat limited, making for shorter days. January's chilling atmosphere is further accentuated by an occasional cutting wind. The UV index stays low throughout the month, serving as an added reminder that it is indeed mid-winter in Sofia.

Temperature

January is the month when Sofia sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 3.4°C (38.1°F) and a low of -3.9°C (25°F).

Rainfall

In Sofia, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sofia, there are 125 rainfall days, and 582mm (22.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sofia are January through April, October through December. In Sofia, in January, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 234mm (9.21") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sofia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:37 EET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Sofia's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 3.4°C (38.1°F) to a low of -3.9°C (25°F).

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sofia, is 3.4°C (38.1°F), while the average low-temperature is -3.9°C (25°F).

In Sofia, Bulgaria, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sofia, Bulgaria, in January, during 7.2 snowfall days, 234mm (9.21") of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January in Sofia is 9h and 28min.

On the first day of January in Sofia, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:37 EET.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sofia is 2.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Sofia, Bulgaria, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Sofia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

4.3°C

3.4°C

5.6°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

248mm

234mm

192mm

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Sofia, Bulgaria

Average high temperature in January: 3.4°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 January: -3.9°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 January
Sofia, Bulgaria

Average rainfall in January: 33.2mm

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 January
Sofia, Bulgaria

Average rainfall days in January: 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 January
Sofia, Bulgaria

Average snowfall in January: 234mm

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 January
Sofia, Bulgaria

Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 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 January /
Average sunshine in January
Sofia, Bulgaria

Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

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 January: 2h and 48min

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).