Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Bucharest | Sofia | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F) | 11°C (52°F)▲ | Sofia |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 3°C (37°F)▲ | 2°C (36°F) | Bucharest |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days | 7 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 46 mm | 38 mm▲ | Sofia |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 7h/day▲ | Sofia |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h | 10 km/h▲ | Sofia |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Sofia edges ahead as the better destination in November. Sofia offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Bucharest sees 5 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Bucharest is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Sofia is cooler at 11°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in November. Sofia receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Bucharest reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Sofia averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
Bucharest receives approximately 46 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during November. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Sofia sees 38 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 3°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 11°C, lows of 2°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Bucharest | Sofia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 7d | 4°C | 8d |
| Feb | 6°C | 6d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 11°C | 8d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 9d | 15°C | 12d |
| May | 23°C | 11d | 20°C | 13d |
| Jun | 26°C | 12d | 24°C | 12d |
| Jul | 29°C | 10d | 26°C | 9d |
| Aug | 29°C | 7d | 27°C | 7d |
| Sep | 23°C | 7d | 22°C | 6d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 17°C | 7d |
| Nov | 10°C | 7d | 11°C | 7d |
| Dec | 4°C | 7d | 5°C | 9d |
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