Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Sofia | Tirana | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F) | 30°C (86°F)▲ | Tirana |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 16°C (61°F) | 20°C (68°F)▲ | Tirana |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days | 5 days▲ | Tirana |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 36 mm | 31 mm▲ | Tirana |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 13h/day▲ | Tirana |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 11 km/h▲ | 12 km/h | Sofia |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tirana edges ahead as the better destination in August. Tirana offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Sofia sees 12 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Sofia sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Tirana runs hot at 30°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Tirana is the stronger choice in August. Tirana receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
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.
Tirana averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
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.
Tirana sees 31 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Tirana the drier option by 2 rain days and 5 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 30°C, lows of 20°C, 5 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 | Tirana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 8d | 11°C | 10d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 12°C | 11d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 15°C | 11d |
| Apr | 15°C | 12d | 18°C | 13d |
| May | 20°C | 13d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jun | 24°C | 12d | 27°C | 7d |
| Jul | 26°C | 9d | 30°C | 5d |
| Aug | 27°C | 7d | 30°C | 5d |
| Sep | 22°C | 6d | 26°C | 9d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 21°C | 9d |
| Nov | 11°C | 7d | 16°C | 11d |
| Dec | 5°C | 9d | 12°C | 12d |
Sofia Weather in August
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