Ruse climate
Ruse (Bulgaria) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 607 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ruse climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −524 | −130 | 461.8 | 25 |
| Feb | 644 | −327 | 235 | 371.5 | 19 |
| Mar | 1355 | 135 | 745 | 421.6 | 11 |
| Apr | 1865 | 643 | 1254 | 421.6 | 2 |
| May | 2476 | 1254 | 1865 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1966 | 2678 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 1966 | 2678 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 522.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 552.1 | 1 |
| Nov | 1253 | 337 | 745 | 421.7 | 7 |
| Dec | 541 | −327 | 134 | 491.9 | 21 |
| Year | 3290 | −524 | 1355 | 60724 | 85 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90% | 73% | 1.5 | 9:15 |
| Feb | 84% | 72% | 2.3 | 10:25 |
| Mar | 76% | 64% | 3.4 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 70% | 59% | 4.9 | 13:23 |
| May | 66% | 58% | 5.9 | 14:43 |
| Jun | 61% | 50% | 6.5 | 15:27 |
| Jul | 55% | 39% | 6.6 | 15:09 |
| Aug | 52% | 33% | 5.9 | 13:59 |
| Sep | 58% | 49% | 4.3 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 71% | 57% | 2.8 | 10:55 |
| Nov | 82% | 69% | 1.6 | 9:35 |
| Dec | 88% | 73% | 1.2 | 8:55 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ruse is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C37 °F and lows −5 °C24 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.4 °C47.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 607 mm24 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (74 mm2.9 in), the driest is February (37 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in August to 90% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 33%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in July to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.4 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 16 cm.
Best time to visit Ruse
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 42 mm1.6 in to 74 mm2.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ruse
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 6 °C44 °F, lows −524 to −3 °C27 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1355 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 135 to 12 °C54 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2984 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1762 to 19 °C66 °F, about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1253 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 337 to 14 °C57 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ruse compares
The nearest larger place is Bucharest, about 66 km to the north. Compared with it, Ruse is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in November (1 °C1.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 6 places in Bulgaria. By annual mean temperature, Ruse is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 4th wettest. See all of them on the Bulgaria climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Craiova (Romania, Dfa), Bucharest (Romania, Dfa) and Novi Sad (Serbia, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Bucharest 66 km · 12 °C54 °F · 615 mm24 in
- Climate in Ploieşti 123 km · 12 °C53 °F · 643 mm25 in
- Climate in Piteşti 141 km · 11 °C52 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Climate in Stara Zagora 160 km · 13 °C56 °F · 659 mm26 in
- Climate in Buzău 161 km · 12 °C54 °F · 561 mm22 in
- Climate in Varna 173 km · 14 °C57 °F · 537 mm21 in
- Climate in Craiova 180 km · 12 °C54 °F · 674 mm27 in
- Climate in Burgas 193 km · 14 °C57 °F · 586 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ruse?
August is the warmest month in Ruse. Its average high is 32 °C (90 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ruse?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (37 °F) and its average low is -5 °C (24 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ruse?
June is the wettest month with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 37 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Ruse?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.