Bulgaria climate

World Climates covers 6 places in Bulgaria. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Plovdiv (14 °C58 °F) and the coolest is Sofia (12 °C53 °F). The wettest is Sofia with 705 mm28 in of precipitation per year, the driest Varna with 537 mm21 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are humid subtropical (Cfa, 4 places) and hot-summer humid continental (Dfa, 2 places).

The highest monthly average high is in Plovdiv (33 °C91 °F in August); the lowest monthly average low is in Sofia (−5 °C24 °F in January).

Across the places in Bulgaria, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are May, June and September (6, 6 and 6 of 6 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in Bulgaria?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Bulgaria is Plovdiv at 14 °C58 °F. The coolest is Sofia at 12 °C53 °F.

Where does it rain the most in Bulgaria?

Sofia gets the most precipitation, 705 mm28 in in an average year. The driest place is Varna with 537 mm21 in.

How many places in Bulgaria does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 6 places in Bulgaria. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit Bulgaria?

It depends on the place. Across Bulgaria, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are May, June and September. Check the page of each city for its own best months.