Climatic Overview Of Sofia

Sofia’s climate is mild continental with snowfall varying from normal to heavy in the winters Quite often the snows convert into snowstorms paralysing the city life. With public transport and public services the main sufferers. The winter temperatures vary between -20 C to -10C.  In contrast, the summer is hot and very often the temperatures reach records highs like 42 C. On really hot days, the city streets are deserted and most Sofians seem to prefer staying in the cool of their homes till sundown.