🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Sofia 🇧🇬
Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Sofia, Bulgaria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sofia is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Sofia is drier, with roughly 46 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · SofiaDrier · Sofia
Climate at a glance
| 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇧🇬 Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 14°C | 16°C |
| Hottest month | July · 22°C | July · 28°C |
| Coldest month | January (1°C low) | January (-4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 152 | 106 |
| Snow | Yes | Yes |
| Best months to visit | June, July, August | May, June, September |
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).
🇧🇬 Sofia
Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (-4°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amsterdam or Sofia warmer?
Sofia is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Sofia?
Amsterdam is rainier — Sofia sees about 46 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Sofia?
Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Sofia is best around May, June, September.
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