Best time to visit Bulgaria in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Bulgaria — the country-average travel-comfort score is 47/100. The best months are July, September, August.
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Weather in Bulgaria in January
Typical weather across Bulgaria in January: average high 6°C, low -2.2°C, about 67.6 mm of rain, and 6.6 hours of sunshine per day. Among Bulgaria's cities, Sofia has the best weather in January (score 47/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Bulgaria avg | Best city (Sofia) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 47 | 47 |
| High / Low | 6° / -2.2° | 6° / -2.2° |
| Precipitation | 67.6 mm | 338 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 6.6 | 6.6 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Bulgaria. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Bulgaria.
When to visit Bulgaria in other months
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