Best time to go to Bulgaria for a perfect weather and where to go?
When is the best time to go to Bulgaria?
When is the best time to go to Bulgaria? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- In Bulgaria, the weather is good everywhere in May, July, August and September
- The best months to go to Sofia are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
- On average, the warmest months in Sofia are July and August, and the coldest month of the year is January
- The rainiest months in this city are May and June
- The cities with the best climate are Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv, Montana, Pazardjik, Pleven, Sliven, Vidin, Ardino and Etara, with good weather at least 7 months a year
- The best months for swimming in Burgas are June, July, August and September
Where and when to go based on the weather?
Black sea coast of Bulgaria
Varna, Slantchev Briag (Sunny Beach), Burgas...
Central of Bulgaria
Plovdiv, Pleven, Sliven...
North West of Bulgaria
Sofia, Montana, Vidin...
South West of Bulgaria
Melnik, Blagoevgrad, Pazardjik...
To get all the information about the climate and weather in Bulgaria for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:
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Best time to travel to Bulgaria by cities
Black sea coast 
Central 
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South West 
Temperatures and rainfall in Bulgaria
On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Bulgaria and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv, Slantchev Briag (Sunny Beach) and Varna, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Bulgaria
Find out when Bulgaria has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Bulgaria
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. The number of visitors to Bulgaria is high in: June, July, August and September.
- Very low season in Bulgaria: January and February.
- Low season in Bulgaria: March, April, May, October, November and December.
- High season in Bulgaria: June and September.
- Peak season in Bulgaria: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Bulgaria month by month
Average price for flights to Bulgaria
A return flight between London and Sofia is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 68 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 140 more for your airline ticket to Sofia if you go in august.
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Where to go in Bulgaria?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
| Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
| Sofia | 40°F | 45°F | 52°F | 61°F | 70°F | 77°F | 83°F | 85°F | 77°F | 65°F | 56°F | 45°F |
| Burgas | 45°F | 49°F | 54°F | 61°F | 70°F | 79°F | 85°F | 85°F | 77°F | 67°F | 59°F | 49°F |
| Plovdiv | 45°F | 49°F | 56°F | 67°F | 76°F | 83°F | 88°F | 90°F | 81°F | 68°F | 59°F | 49°F |
| Slantchev Briag (Sunny Beach) | 45°F | 49°F | 52°F | 59°F | 68°F | 77°F | 83°F | 85°F | 77°F | 67°F | 58°F | 49°F |
| Varna | 43°F | 47°F | 52°F | 59°F | 68°F | 77°F | 83°F | 85°F | 77°F | 65°F | 58°F | 47°F |
| Blagoevgrad | 41°F | 47°F | 52°F | 63°F | 72°F | 79°F | 85°F | 86°F | 76°F | 65°F | 54°F | 45°F |
| Melnik | 45°F | 50°F | 56°F | 65°F | 72°F | 81°F | 86°F | 88°F | 81°F | 68°F | 59°F | 49°F |
| Montana | 38°F | 43°F | 54°F | 63°F | 72°F | 79°F | 85°F | 88°F | 77°F | 63°F | 54°F | 43°F |
| Pazardjik | 45°F | 49°F | 56°F | 65°F | 76°F | 83°F | 88°F | 88°F | 79°F | 68°F | 59°F | 49°F |
| Pleven | 40°F | 45°F | 56°F | 67°F | 74°F | 83°F | 88°F | 90°F | 81°F | 67°F | 56°F | 45°F |
| Sliven | 41°F | 47°F | 54°F | 63°F | 72°F | 81°F | 86°F | 88°F | 79°F | 67°F | 58°F | 45°F |
| Vidin | 40°F | 45°F | 56°F | 67°F | 76°F | 85°F | 90°F | 92°F | 81°F | 67°F | 56°F | 45°F |
| Albena | 43°F | 47°F | 52°F | 59°F | 68°F | 77°F | 83°F | 85°F | 77°F | 65°F | 58°F | 47°F |
| Ardino | 45°F | 49°F | 56°F | 65°F | 74°F | 81°F | 88°F | 90°F | 81°F | 67°F | 59°F | 49°F |
| Baltchik | 43°F | 45°F | 50°F | 56°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 81°F | 74°F | 65°F | 56°F | 49°F |
| Bansko | 38°F | 41°F | 49°F | 58°F | 67°F | 74°F | 79°F | 81°F | 72°F | 61°F | 52°F | 41°F |
| Byala | 45°F | 47°F | 52°F | 59°F | 68°F | 77°F | 83°F | 83°F | 76°F | 65°F | 58°F | 49°F |
| Chabla | 43°F | 45°F | 50°F | 58°F | 67°F | 76°F | 81°F | 83°F | 76°F | 65°F | 56°F | 49°F |
| Etara | 40°F | 45°F | 52°F | 63°F | 70°F | 77°F | 83°F | 86°F | 77°F | 65°F | 56°F | 45°F |
| Haskovo | 45°F | 49°F | 58°F | 67°F | 77°F | 85°F | 90°F | 92°F | 83°F | 68°F | 59°F | 49°F |
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About Bulgaria
What can I do in Bulgaria?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Bulgaria reliable?
Climate data for Bulgaria has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Bulgaria allows us to determine the average for each month in Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv, Slantchev Briag (Sunny Beach), Varna, Blagoevgrad, Melnik, Montana, and 31 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.