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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
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Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
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Europe > Bulgaria > Sofia
When to go to Sofia ( Bulgaria ) ?
| Month | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| january | 2 | -3 | 3 | -21 | 15 | 35 | 9 |  |
| february | 3 | -2 | 5 | -19 | 18 | 27 | 10 | |
| march | 4 | 2 | 11 | -15 | 23 | 40 | 10 |  |
| april | 6 | 6 | 17 | -5 | 29 | 60 | 12 | |
| may | 7 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 86 | 13 |  |
| june | 9 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 33 | 72 | 12 |  |
| july | 10 | 17 | 28 | 7 | 36 | 67 | 10 |  |
| august | 10 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 35 | 63 | 9 | |
| september | 7 | 12 | 23 | -2 | 33 | 40 | 7 | |
| october | 5 | 9 | 18 | -2 | 31 | 64 | 11 | |
| november | 3 | 4 | 10 | -7 | 23 | 47 | 10 | |
| december | 1 | -1 | 5 | -16 | 18 | 48 | 12 | |
How to read the charts
For example: In january, you will get 2 hours of average sunlight in Sofia and the overall temperature will vary between -16 and 18 (Celcius) in this area of Bulgaria. Usually you shouldn't see more than 9 rainy days wich is representative of this part of Europe.
What to do in Sofia : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants
The Bulgarian capital, Sofia has just under a million and half people. Cultural and political center of the country, Sofia is located west of Bulgaria at the foot of Mount Vitosha, which rises to 2290 meters and is a resort and tour popular with Bulgarians.
The city underwent a continental climate, with large temperature ranges and marked differences between years. Its history dates back to 8th century BC, and has been influenced Roman and Byzantine.
You can visit several historical monuments such as Hagia Sophia, the Church of St. George, Banya Bashi Mosque or Mosque of the Baths, the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Monument to the Tsar Liberator, bronze statue erected in honor of Alexander II, the building of the National Assembly, or the monument of Stefan Stambolov. Do not overlook the archaeological museum if you're a lover of ancient art, the National Theater Ivan Vazov, the National Museum of history and objects of cultural heritage of the country, or the National Palace of Culture, instead of shows and concerts with its modern architecture is remarkable.
You will find the city a vibrant nightlife, with restaurants and nice bars and clubs.
