Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Sofia | Belgrade | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F) | 28°C (82°F)▲ | Belgrade |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 16°C (61°F) | 18°C (64°F)▲ | Belgrade |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days▲ | 8 days | Sofia |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 36 mm▲ | 54 mm | Sofia |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 11 km/h▲ | 13 km/h | Sofia |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Sofia edges ahead as the better destination in August. Sofia offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Belgrade sees 12 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Sofia sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Belgrade is also comfortable at 28°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Sofia is the stronger choice in August.
Sofia reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Belgrade averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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 August.
Sofia receives approximately 36 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during August. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Belgrade sees 54 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Sofia the drier option by 1 rain day and 18 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 27°C, lows of 16°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 28°C, lows of 18°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Sofia | Belgrade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 8d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 7°C | 9d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 12°C | 10d |
| Apr | 15°C | 12d | 17°C | 11d |
| May | 20°C | 13d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jun | 24°C | 12d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 26°C | 9d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 27°C | 7d | 28°C | 8d |
| Sep | 22°C | 6d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 18°C | 8d |
| Nov | 11°C | 7d | 11°C | 8d |
| Dec | 5°C | 9d | 5°C | 10d |
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