Vitosha
Vitosha is a mountain located in Sofia City, Bulgaria. It reaches an elevation of 2,292 m, spans a length of 19,000 m, and covers an area of 311 km2. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The mountain experiences daily highs and lows. In the warmer months of July and August, daily highs reach 16 °C to 17 °C with lows of 6 °C and rain on 8 to 10 days. The colder months from November through March see daily highs between -3 °C and 2 °C and lows dropping to -12 °C with rain and snow on 10 to 12 days. The wettest months are May and June, with 114 mm to 117 mm of rain across about 16 days.
Sofia Airport is the nearest airport, located 18 km away. The mountain is 15 km from the capital Sofia. Nearby places to visit include Boyana Church at 8.8 km, Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia at 14.9 km, and Largo, Sofia at 14.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 17 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -2 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -12 | -9 | -5 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | -2 | -7 | -10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 69 | 69 | 77 | 89 | 114 | 117 | 91 | 84 | 73 | 69 | 72 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
