Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for July
| Metric | Sofia | Tirana | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F) | 30°C (86°F)▲ | Tirana |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 16°C (61°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | Tirana |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 5 days▲ | Tirana |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 53 mm | 34 mm▲ | Tirana |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 13h/day | 14h/day▲ | Tirana |
| 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, Tirana edges ahead as the better destination in July. Tirana offers 14 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Sofia sees 13 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Sofia sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Tirana runs hot at 30°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Tirana is the stronger choice in July. Tirana receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Sofia reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Tirana averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.
Sofia receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Tirana sees 34 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Tirana the drier option by 4 rain days and 19 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 16°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 30°C, lows of 19°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during July.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. July 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 July
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