Weather & climate FAQ — Bulgaria
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Bulgaria, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Bulgaria?
Climolog covers 1 city in Bulgaria with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 6°C (in January) to 29.2°C (in July); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Bulgaria by month?
Across Bulgaria, the hottest month is July (avg high 29.2°C) and the coldest is January (avg low -2.2°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Bulgaria.
When is the best time to visit Bulgaria?
The best months to visit Bulgaria are July, September, August — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Bulgaria for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Bulgaria?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 29.2°C across Bulgaria's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in Bulgaria?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of -2.2°C across Bulgaria's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Bulgaria?
May is the wettest month, averaging about 76.1 mm of rain per month across Bulgaria's cities. See May climate details.
What is the driest month in Bulgaria?
July is the driest month, averaging about 27.6 mm of rain per month across Bulgaria's cities. See July climate details.
When is the rainy season in Bulgaria?
The wettest months in Bulgaria are May, June, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in July.
Which city in Bulgaria has the best weather?
Among Bulgaria's cities, Sofia has the best weather — its best month is July (travel-comfort score 94/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Bulgaria?
Climolog covers 1 city in Bulgaria with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Bulgaria hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in September Best time to visit in August
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.