March weather forecastSofia, Bulgaria
March
Weather in March
The arrival of March in Sofia marks the onset of milder weather and receding winter conditions. The city's weather continues its transformation from winter to spring with temperatures recording up to 10.6°C (51.1°F) highs and 0.8°C (33.4°F) lows. Snow is less common now and the ground begins to thaw, making way for spring's charm. Although rain is a bit more frequent, the month overall has moderate weather conditions. The prolonged daylight offers beautiful late-winter sunsets, a pleasant finish to the day.Temperature
Sofia in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a cold 5.6°C (42.1°F) in February to a fresh 10.6°C (51.1°F). Throughout March, Sofia registers a consistent average low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).Rainfall
In Sofia, Bulgaria, in March, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, 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 March, in Sofia, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 152mm (5.98") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sofia, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Sofia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of March, in Sofia, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:51 EET.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sofia is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average high temperature in March: 10.6°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 March: 0.8°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 March
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average rainfall in March: 38.1mm
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 March
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 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 March
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average snowfall in March: 152mm
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 March
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 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 March /
Average sunshine in March
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
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 March: 5h and 6min
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 March
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Average UV index in March: 4
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).
