Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Sofia | Bucharest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 11°C (52°F)▲ | 10°C (50°F) | Sofia |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 2°C (36°F) | 3°C (37°F)▲ | Bucharest |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days | 7 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 38 mm▲ | 46 mm | Sofia |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day▲ | 5h/day | Sofia |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 10 km/h▲ | 14 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.
Sofia is on the cooler side at 11°C, requiring warmer clothing. Bucharest is cooler at 10°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.
Sofia reaches an average high of 11°C (52°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Bucharest averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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.
Sofia receives approximately 38 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during November. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Bucharest sees 46 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 11°C, lows of 2°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 10°C, lows of 3°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 | Sofia | Bucharest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 8d | 3°C | 7d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 6°C | 6d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 11°C | 8d |
| Apr | 15°C | 12d | 17°C | 9d |
| May | 20°C | 13d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jun | 24°C | 12d | 26°C | 12d |
| Jul | 26°C | 9d | 29°C | 10d |
| Aug | 27°C | 7d | 29°C | 7d |
| Sep | 22°C | 6d | 23°C | 7d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 17°C | 7d |
| Nov | 11°C | 7d | 10°C | 7d |
| Dec | 5°C | 9d | 4°C | 7d |
Sofia Weather in November
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