Bulgaria in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Bulgaria in january 2025
Here, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Bulgaria. These datas are probabilities for the month of january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Sofia
very bad weather 453cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
21%
21%
20%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
24%
17%
15%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
23% of time
21%
21%
21%
Weather at 3am
27°F
28%
28%
19%
16%
Where to go in Bulgaria in january?
Where to go in Bulgaria in january: destination map
perfect weather
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tolerable
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very bad
Where to go in each region in january?
| Black sea coast of Bulgaria (Varna, Slantchev Briag (Sunny Beach), Burgas...) | 40°F to 45°F | 4 à 7 days | 47°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| Central of Bulgaria (Plovdiv, Pleven, Sliven...) | 38°F to 45°F | 4 à 6 days | very bad weather | |
| North West of Bulgaria (Sofia, Montana, Vidin...) | 38°F to 40°F | 4 à 6 days | very bad weather | |
| South West of Bulgaria (Melnik, Blagoevgrad, Pazardjik...) | 38°F to 45°F | 4 à 7 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Bulgaria in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Bulgaria in january is very bad across the board.
The month of january is one of the worst month for spending holidays in Bulgaria. The climate in Varna, Melnik, Plovdiv, Nessebar, Sozopol, Burgas, Bansko, Slantchev Briag (Sunny Beach), Sofia and Albena and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very frequently wherever you go.
Climate in Bulgaria in january
Climate in Sofia in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Sofia is 32°F (maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 27°F). The climate is rather cold in this city in this month. Plan a sweater! With 3in over 5 days, rain may occur during your stay. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||
| Length of day | 09:25 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Burgas in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh here in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 4.5in over 6 days, rain may occur during your holidays. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 48°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 09:25 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Plovdiv in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Plovdiv is 36°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 27°F). The climate is quite cold there in the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 3in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||
| Length of day | 09:28 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Slantchev Briag (Sunny Beach) in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 38°F (for an average temperature of 41°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city in january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 3.2in over 4 days, you will experience some showers for your journey. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 47°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||
| Length of day | 09:24 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Varna in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 3in over 5 days, rainfall can happen throughout your trip. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 47°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 09:21 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Bulgaria in january
| Sofia in january | very bad weather |
| Burgas in january | very bad weather |
| Plovdiv in january | very bad weather |
| Slantchev Briag (Sunny Beach) in january | very bad weather |
| Varna in january | very bad weather |
| Blagoevgrad in january | very bad weather |
| Melnik in january | very bad weather |
| Montana in january | very bad weather |
| Pazardjik in january | very bad weather |
| Pleven in january | very bad weather |
| Sliven in january | very bad weather |
| Vidin in january | very bad weather |
| Albena in january | very bad weather |
| Ardino in january | very bad weather |
| Baltchik in january | very bad weather |
| Bansko in january | very bad weather |
| Byala in january | very bad weather |
| Chabla in january | very bad weather |
| Etara in january | very bad weather |
| Haskovo in january | very bad weather |
| Kavarna in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Bulgaria in january:
Weather data for Bulgaria in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Bulgaria. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Bulgaria can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Bulgaria.