Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Bucharest | Sofia | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 11°C (52°F)▲ | 10°C (50°F) | Bucharest |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 1°C (34°F) | 1°C (34°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 10 days | Bucharest |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 47 mm▲ | 56 mm | Bucharest |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day | 9h/day▲ | Sofia |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 13 km/h▲ | Sofia |
Bucharest and Sofia are closely matched in March. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Bucharest is on the cooler side at 11°C, requiring warmer clothing. Sofia is cooler at 10°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bucharest is the stronger choice in March. Sofia receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Bucharest reaches an average high of 11°C (52°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Sofia averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 1°C (34°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Bucharest receives approximately 47 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Sofia sees 56 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Bucharest the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 11°C, lows of 1°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 10°C, lows of 1°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Bucharest | Sofia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 7d | 4°C | 8d |
| Feb | 6°C | 6d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 11°C | 8d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 9d | 15°C | 12d |
| May | 23°C | 11d | 20°C | 13d |
| Jun | 26°C | 12d | 24°C | 12d |
| Jul | 29°C | 10d | 26°C | 9d |
| Aug | 29°C | 7d | 27°C | 7d |
| Sep | 23°C | 7d | 22°C | 6d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 17°C | 7d |
| Nov | 10°C | 7d | 11°C | 7d |
| Dec | 4°C | 7d | 5°C | 9d |
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